THE NIGHT FALLS

A new myth for a fractured era.

Book & Lyrics, Karen Russell
Music & Lyrics, Ellis Ludwig-Leone
Choreography & Direction, Troy Schumacher

named one of The New York Times’
"Best Dance Performances of 2023"

"The elaborate production is masterfully directed, written, designed and composed... a parable for our time."
The Dance Enthusiast

"Ingenious, gorgeous."
The New Yorker

"The Night Falls tells a bold, timely story."
New Jersey Arts

WORLD PREMIERE
Peak Performances, February 2023

Available for US and International Touring

Photos by Whitney Browne

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Developed and co-produced by BalletCollective, Inc. and PEAK Performances at Montclair State University. The Night Falls was developed during a Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals 2018 residency.

Learn more at the official site for the night falls