New York City Ballet Premières for the “No Kings” Era
The New Yorker
by Jennifer HomansMarch 2, 2026
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New York City Ballet showcased two bold new works during its latest performance season, reflecting a cultural shift away from traditional hierarchies. Justin Peck’s *The Wind-Up*, set to Beethoven’s iconic “Eroica” symphony, reimagines the composer’s anti-imperial themes through dynamic choreography that pushes dancers to their physical limits. Meanwhile, Alexei Ratmansky’s *The Naked King* revisits Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale of vanity and power, using Jean Françaix’s 1935 score *Le Roi Nu*. Both pieces challenge the notion of authority, with Ratmans
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Originally published on The New Yorker on 3/2/2026