A beloved performing arts institution for over 70 years, led by Interim Artistic Director Samantha Dunster with Artistic Associate Gillian Murphy and Artist in Residence Ethan Stiefel, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) announces a 2025/26 season that elevates its classic repertoire alongside exciting new works, continuing to strengthen the company’s unique voice within the community.
ARB’s season at its home venue New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) kicks off with the return of Stiefel and Johan Kobborg’s lauded GISELLE on October 10-12, 2025, followed by a fairytale premiere of CINDERELLA on March 6-8, 2026, and AMERICANA, a mixed bill of World Premieres and celebrated works on May 1-3, 2026. ARB’s celebrated touring production of THE NUTCRACKER will return for the holiday season November 28 – December 21, 2025 at McCarter Theatre Center, Two River Theater, and State Theatre New Jersey.
For more information on ARB’s 2025/26 season, please visit www.arballet.org.


