Works & Process will present Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter & the Wolf, narrated and directed by Isaac Mizrahi, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City from December 5 through December 13, 2026. The family-oriented production features Dance Heginbotham and Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, with musical direction by conductor Michael P. Atkinson.
Performances will take place at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, located at 1071 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Tickets start at $15, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the classical children’s story through live orchestral music, dance, and theatrical storytelling.
Peter & the Wolf Brings Classical Music and Dance to the Guggenheim
Originally composed by Sergei Prokofiev, Peter & the Wolf introduces audiences to orchestral instruments through a story in which different musical themes represent individual characters.
The Works & Process production combines Mizrahi’s narration with choreography by John Heginbotham and live music performed by Ensemble Connect.
The approximately 30-minute performance features costumes designed by Mizrahi, bringing together elements of fashion, movement, and classical music.
Isaac Mizrahi Narrates and Directs the Family Production
Mizrahi returns to a production he originally created for Works & Process at the Guggenheim.
Known for his work across fashion, theater, television, and live entertainment, Mizrahi has spent more than 35 years developing projects that combine performance and visual design.
His career includes a Broadway appearance as Amos Hart in Chicago in 2022, seven seasons hosting the Emmy Award-winning The Isaac Mizrahi Show, and judging all seven seasons of Project Runway All Stars.
He has also designed costumes for the Metropolitan Opera and directed productions for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
In 2026, his documentary Unzipped was remastered and rereleased theatrically, with streaming availability planned for December and a Blu-ray release scheduled for summer 2027.
Mizrahi currently serves as Creative Director at Large for Target and develops entertainment projects through IM Entertainment.
Dance Heginbotham and Ensemble Connect Join the Production
The performances feature choreography by John Heginbotham, artistic director of Dance Heginbotham, alongside musicians from Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect.
John Heginbotham Provides Choreography
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Heginbotham graduated from The Juilliard School in 1993 and performed with the Mark Morris Dance Group from 1998 to 2012.
He founded Dance Heginbotham in 2011 and has collaborated with artists and organizations across dance, music, theater, and opera.
His credits include choreography for the Tony Award- and Olivier Award-winning revival of Oklahoma! and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy.
His honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, and a 2019 OBIE Award.
Michael P. Atkinson Conducts Ensemble Connect
New York-based conductor Michael P. Atkinson will lead the musical performances.
Atkinson has collaborated with organizations including the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Amsterdam Sinfonietta.
He is also Associate Conductor of The Knights and has conducted premieres of several ballets, including works by choreographer Justin Peck.
Ensemble Connect is a two-year fellowship program established in 2007 through Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
The program supports emerging professional musicians through performance, teaching, community engagement, and leadership development.
Peter & the Wolf Performance Dates and Ticket Information
The Guggenheim production will offer multiple performances across five dates in December 2026.
December 2026 Performance Schedule
| Date | Performance Times |
|---|---|
| Saturday, December 5 | 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 6 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. |
| Friday, December 11 | 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 12 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 13 | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. |
All performances take place at the Peter B. Lewis Theater at Guggenheim New York.
Tickets begin at $15, and every attendee, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Works & Process Supports Performing Artists and New Productions
Works & Process develops and presents performing arts projects through creative residencies, artist discussions, and public performances.
The organization produces more than 25 residencies annually and maintains partnerships across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont.
Its residency initiatives have supported more than 1,000 artists through over 100 programs, providing rehearsal space, housing, artist compensation, and other professional resources.
Works & Process also collaborates with New York cultural organizations, including 92NY and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and presents outdoor programming with Manhattan West and City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage.
The organization receives support from private donors, foundations, and public arts funding, including the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.
A December Family Arts Event at the Guggenheim
The December presentation of Peter & the Wolf brings together Mizrahi’s theatrical direction, Heginbotham’s choreography, and live orchestral performance in a production designed for children and adults.
With multiple performances scheduled between December 5 and 13, the event adds a classical music and dance experience to New York City’s holiday-season cultural calendar.
