By: Stephanie Simon
Thursday night was not only the New York City's season-opening gala, but it was also the world premiere of a ballet by a rock legend. NY1's Arts reporter Stephanie Simon filed the following report.
The New York City Ballet held its season-opening gala on Thursday, but the biggest star at Lincoln Center was not a dancer or the choreographer or even the many celebrities in attendance.
Rather, the big star was the composer, rock star Paul McCartney, who worked with choreographer Peter Martins on "Ocean's Kingdom," a new, underwater-themed ballet.
"Ocean's Kingdom" is a love story about a sea princess and her star-crossed romance with a prince from the earthly realm.
The former Beatle did not have too much to say on his way in. When asked what Martins did for his music, McCartney only said, "A lot."
His A-list fans, however, expressed nothing but accolades.
Attendees included actors Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Watts, Alec Baldwin and Christopher Maloney and musicians Bon Jovi and former Monkee Micky Dolenz.
McCartney's daughter, Stella, designed the costumes.
Asked what was a challenge in the ballet design, Stella McCartney answered, "You're working with incredible athletes and a storyline, so the two becomes a bit of a challenge."
Certainly there was a big pop culture influence at the ballet, and it seemed the tides were definitely turning at Lincoln Center.
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