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Adrian Danchig-Waring Bids Farewell to City Ballet After Remarkable…
The longtime New York City Ballet dancer leaves the company after recovering from a serious health setback, according to The New York Times; the curtain call is apparently permanent.
Watch it as it aired: Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on this story, from BBN This Morning at 8:28 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The New York Times's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Adrian Danchig-Waring Bids Farewell to City Ballet After Remarkable Recovery”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 8:28 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson.
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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAdrian Danchig-Waring is saying goodbye to New York City Ballet, and The New York Times says he leaves after a remarkable recovery from a serious setback.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistSo he's retiring on his own terms. Good for him, I suppose.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou suppose? Brock, a longtime principal dancer is leaving the stage, and I need everyone to hold a tissue and a croissant.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI'm holding neither. Fine, the croissant.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow, the Drama Index, one to ten. This is a two, because nobody threw a shoe, though I did hear a very emotional curtain.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA two is a light drizzle, Vera. Hardly a front.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistHank, this whole block was a survival, and I'm giving it a Giants-Jets rating. Survived.
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