Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Quadrophenia Ballet to Debut in New York in November
Imagine a rock album from a long time ago called Quadrophenia, made by The Who.
It's about a young person named Jimmy.
Now, it's become a ballet, which is like a dance story.
This ballet is coming to New York!
Dancers will act out the story with music from the album, but played by an orchestra.
Pete Townshend, who wrote the album, is excited.
It was a big hit in London before.
The story is about young people and the struggles they face.
If you enjoy dancing and rock music, you might like this show.
Pete Townshend’s ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’ will debut in New York.
The ballet will be at New York City Center, November 14-16.
The production follows a sold-out run in London and a UK tour.
Paris Fitzpatrick will perform the lead role of Jimmy.
The music is an orchestral version of the album by Rachel Fuller.
- Who
- A ballet production based on The Who's album Quadrophenia.
- What
- The debut of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet.
- When
- November 14-16
- Where
- New York City Center
- Why
- To bring the story of Jimmy, a troubled mod, to new audiences through dance.
- Production Title
- Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet
- Venue
- New York City Center
- Dates
- November 14-16
- Director
- Rob Ashford
- Choreography
- Paul Roberts
- Lead Role
- Paris Fitzpatrick
- Music
- Orchestral version by Rachel Fuller