There are few experiences in New York more transcendent than an evening with the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House, where performances unfold beneath glittering Swarovski chandeliers, surrounded by red velvet carpets and the grandeur of Lincoln Center.

And, from now until July 19, productions of “Woolf Works,” “Giselle,” “Sylvia,” “The Winter’s Tale” and “Swan Lake” are running at the venerable venue.

These performances will be notable because Principal Dancer Gillian Murphy will take her final bow with the company, marking the end of an exquisite, era-defining career that has captivated audiences around the world. Expect standing ovations and tears as she dances her swan song on Friday, July 18.

In addition to Murphy, the joyful and energetic Skylar Brandt and award-winning Herman Cornejo are also slated to serenade the stage. The two are known for performing with such effortless precision that they bring fairytales of yesteryear to vivid technicolor life with ease.

While the spotlight often falls on the dancers, the American Ballet Theatre’s resident orchestra deserves its own round of applause as well. In “Swan Lake,” listen for the expressive violin solos from concertmaster Kobi Malkin and the rich, emotive cello passages by principal cellist Jonathan Spitz, capturing both the devilish and mournful tones of the lead swan.

Later down the road, the ABT’s fall schedule will feature yet another bittersweet milestone when Misty Copeland delivers her final farewell at the Fall Gala on Oct. 22.

If you’d like to plié on over to any of the programs listed above, tickets are available for most American Ballet Theatre summer shows on Vivid Seats.

Given the prestige on hand, some are shockingly affordable, too.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one ABT program was $48 including fees on Vivid Seats.

Other evenings at the ballet start anywhere from $56 to $148 including fees.

$148 including fees is the best price we could find on tickets to see Murphy’s last performance.

For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2025 American Ballet Theatre summer season below.

All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.

As of now, 34 performances remain on ABT’s Metropolitan Opera House schedule for the season. We’ve listed all of them by show name, date, start time and cheapest tickets available here:

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)

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Once the ABT closes up shop at the Metropolitan Opera House, the lights won’t go down on the 3,800-seat venue. Here’s what next there from July through December:

As noted above, there are five productions running at the Metropolitan Opera House over the next month.

Here’s a quick synopsis of each to make sure you’re up to speed.

“Woolf Works” re-creates the emotions, themes, and fluid style of three of Virginia Woolf’s novels: “Mrs. Dalloway,” “Orlando” and “The Waves.” The show brings Woolf’s world of “granite and rainbow”, where human beings are at once both physical body and uncontained essence to life.

“Giselle” is considered ballet’s ultimate tale of unrequited love, heartbreaking loss, and triumphant forgiveness. The ballet tells the story of the titular village maiden and a handsome villager named Albrecht. What Giselle does not know is that her new paramour is actually a young nobleman in disguise who is already betrothed to another.

“Sylvia” brings Frederick Ashton’s 1952 imagining of Louis Merante’s 1876 three-act ballet to the stage. A mortal shepherd happens upon a woodland creature dance before interrupting the fun. He meets the huntress Sylvia. Mishaps lead to a kidnapping and quest to pair up once again after their chance meeting.

“The Winter’s Tale” follows King Leontes of Sicilia who becomes consumed by envy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, visits him and his wife Hermione. A marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned, and hope lives on within two lovers.

“Swan Lake” just might be the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

There’s quite a bit of culture to experience all over the Big Apple these next few months.

After digging through listings, here are five of the most exciting and nourishing artistic venues hosting events you won’t want to miss live in the near future.

• Carnegie Hall

• Beacon Theatre

• David Geffen Hall

• Kings Theatre

• Town Hall

Want to catch a Broadway show? Check out our comprehensive list of all the best prices on tickets for 2025 Tony nominees to find the musical or play for you.

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