Inspired by New York's Museum of Natural History, Christopher Wheeldon's Carnival of the Animals employs a story written and performed by actor John Lithgow, creating an engagingly whimsical tale of a museum come to life. Immerse yourself in the magic of this family-friendly ballet on Balanchine Wheeldon, FEB 12–16. | New York City Ballet

Award-winning actor John Lithgow returns to NYCB, appearing as a guest artist in Christopher Wheeldon's Carnival of the Animals, a family-friendly ballet featuring an array of outlandish museum residents who come to life in a young student's dream. Dive into this imaginative story on Balanchine Wheeldon, FEB 12–16. | New York City Ballet