1. Jeu de Cartes
May 26
The dynamic Herman Cornejo is the Joker in the New York company premiere of John Cranko’s ballet, subtitled “A Poker Game in Three Deals,” on an all-Stravinsky program.
2. Cinderella
June 2
Julie Kent dances the title role, with Marcelo Gomes as her Prince Charming in the ABT premiere of James Kudelka’s setting of the fairy tale, to Prokofiev’s score.
3. Manon
June 19
The revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s full-length work is one of the last chances to catch Julio Bocca before he hangs up his ballet shoes on June 22. A twenty-year veteran with the company, he’ll dance opposite Alessandra Ferri.
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center (212-362-6000 or abt.org); $26–$2,000.