Welcome to City Ballet The Podcast, an exploration of New York City Ballet where we'll journey through our history, delve into our new and existing repertory, and reveal insider tidbits.
Each season of City Ballet The Podcast features episodes that span three topics: New Combinations hosted by Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, Hear the Dance hosted by dance educator and former NYCB dancer Silas Farley, and See the Music hosted by Music Director Andrew Litton.
Latest episodes
Showing 20 · updated from the feed
Episode 163: New Combinations: Shared Rain
In this week's New Combinations episode, Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan sat down with Jennifer Archibald ahead of the world premiere of her debut commission for
Oct 6 20 min
Episode 162: New Combinations: Auspicy
Alysa Pires' new ballet premieres October 1 at the 2026 Fall Fashion Gala and, as she discusses with Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan in our latest podcast episod
Sep 29 22 min
Episode 161: 25-26 Season Wrap-Up
As our 25-26 Season comes to a close, Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan reminisce over some of the year's most memorable mo
Jun 15 51 min
Episode 160: New Combinations: Symphonie Espagnole
Associate Artistic Director and host Wendy Whelan is back for a New Combinations conversation with Principal Dancer Tiler Peck as she prepares for the May 7 premiere of S
May 4 35 min
Episode 159: New Combinations: Continuum
New Combinations Host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon this week, whose ballet Continuum will have its NYCB pr
Apr 27 35 min
Episode 158: The Rosin Box: Music For Dancers
The topic du jour around The Rosin Box this week is the driving force behind ballet: music. For this conversation, hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are joi
Apr 6 40 min
Episode 157: The Rosin Box: Ballet for Adults
This week around The Rosin Box, Hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are talking all things adult ballet with Sloane Bratter, NYCB's Associate Director, Public
Mar 30 36 min
Episode 156: The Rosin Box: Transitions
We're back around The Rosin Box, with Soloist Aarón Sanz pulling double hosting duty this episode. He's joined by Principal Dancer Chun Wai Chan for a conversation on the
Mar 23 44 min
Episode 155: Hear the Dance: Dances at a Gathering
Host Silas Farley is back with another fascinating Hear the Dance conversation, joined this week by Kay Mazzo, Christine Redpath, and Jean-Pierre Frohlich to discuss Jero
Feb 9 1 h 09 min
Episode 154: New Combinations: The Naked King
New Combinations Host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky this week as the countdown to the choreographer's nex
Jan 26 23 min
Episode 153: New Combinations: The Wind-Up
This week, New Combinations host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by Resident Choreographer Justin Peck to discuss his upcoming world premiere. As P
Jan 19 24 min
Episode 152: Hear the Dance: Antique Epigraphs
We're launching a new season of City Ballet The Podcast with an enlightening Hear the Dance conversation on Jerome Robbins' Antique Epigraphs. Host Silas Farley is joined
Jan 12 49 min
Episode 151: The Rosin Box: Acting and Emotions
The Rosin Box heats up this week with a lively conversation shared by hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz and their guests, Principal Dancers Gilbert Bolden I
Nov 3 2025 54 min
Episode 150: The Rosin Box: Dancing with Props
Listen in on another intimate conversation around The Rosin Box with host Claire Kretzschmar, joined this week by Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley. The topic is all things
Oct 27 2025 50 min
Episode 149: Rosin Box: Inspiration and Motivation
Hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are back for another cozy conversation around The Rosin Box. This week, they're joined by Soloist Alexa Maxwell and Princi
Oct 20 2025 54 min
Episode 148: New Combinations: Jamar Roberts
Associate Artistic Director and host Wendy Whelan is back for another enlightening New Combinations conversation. This week, she's joined by choreographer Jamar Roberts,
Sep 29 2025 33 min
Episode 147: Hear the Dance: The Goldberg Variations (Part 2)
In the second part of this deep dive Hear the Dance discussion of Jerome Robbins' The Goldberg Variations, host Silas Farley is joined by former NYCB Dancers and current
Sep 22 2025 42 min
Episode 146: Hear the Dance: The Goldberg Variations (Part 1)
In a special two-part Hear the Dance Episode, host Silas Farley leads us on a wide-ranging discussion of Jerome Robbins' 1971 ballet The Goldberg Variations. In this firs
Sep 22 2025 1 h 12 min
Episode 145: Hear the Dance: Ballade
Hear the Dance host Silas Farley returns for a deep-dive discussion with former Principal Dancer Merrill Ashley and Repertory Director Glenn Keenan on George Balanchine's
Sep 15 2025 1 h 02 min
Episode 144: New Combinations: Heatscape
A brand-new season of City Ballet The Podcast launches today with a fresh New Combinations conversation between Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan and Resident Chor
Sep 8 2025 37 min
Chart trend
Position in the Performing Arts chart (US), last 90 days.
#1#97#193JulAugSepOct
#36
all-time peak
15
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024
Chart positions
Where City Ballet The Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 8, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Mr. B's biography by Jennifer Homans opened the door to a whole new world of ballet to me, after I've finished reading it, it sparked so many questions about the legacy of Mr. B, the stories behind some of his best ballets and how NYCB has been doing nowadays. It was a little disappointing that in the book, many of Mr. B's most successful ballets are just briefly mentioned by name without must further details about their behind-the-scene stories and the dancer's own experiences. This podcast is a gem, it gives me an opportunity to hear not only about the dance, but also the voice from the artists inside the business, and I really appreciate it.
A_Secret_Admirer · Oct 2024
I love this podcast but sound quality really needs improvement. It’s very difficult to hear unless my volume is turned way, way up. The other podcasts I listen to come across with more clarity. Can you work on that? Thanks— I don’t want to miss a word.
ILovetheTheater · Jun 2024
If you want to know more about New York City Ballet, George Balanchine, or just ballet in general, LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST. It has everything you’d want to know, and Silas is a wonderful host. Great job City Ballet💖
foodtruck123 · Mar 2021
My favorite is the Rosin Box but I love all of the episodes. I love to hear about the music, the choreography and choreographers. It’s all great. It’s wonderful that the dancers’ voices are not only guests but also hosts.
AG2329 · Feb 2020
We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts.
More podcasts like City Ballet The Podcast
Popular shows in Performing Arts, for your next listen.
Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of City Ballet The Podcast, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.
