The Shoes and Looks at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala
The New York City Ballet held its 2025 Spring Gala at Lincoln Center Plaza on Thursday, welcoming a range of stars to take in a performance of 'Vienna Waltzes,' showcasing the artistry of the company's founding choreographer George Balanchine. The evening also included a cocktail reception before the performance as well as dinner and dancing afterwards. The formal event featured longtime Hollywood couple Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy, Broadway and screen actress Ariana DeBose, rock star Debbie Harry and more notable names. While DeBose wore pointed-toe shoes in a gemstone purple hue to accompany her draped white gown, Harry wore shiny black booties with a chunky lug sole to go with her ensemble featuring gold metallic patterns. See these looks and more from the night below.
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Nia Long at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Tony Marion and Ariana DeBose at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Nina Dobrev at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Debbie Harry at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Jean Shafiroff at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Diana Taylor at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Bianca Lawson at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Diane Kruger at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
Roman Mejia and Tiler Peck at the New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Gala held at Lincoln Center Plaza on May 08, 2025 in New York, New York.
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