Maria in West Side Story

Natalie Ballenger

A most peculiar mademoiselle is Natalie Ballenger! Natalie is an opera and musical theatre star who recently traveled the world in the Centennial World Tour of West Side Story as Maria, and with the International Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! Natalie made her New York City Opera Debut in the double bill of Rachmaninoff’s Aleko and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci at Lincoln Center. Natalie was previously seen at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center as a Soloist with the National Chorale under the baton of Dr. Everett McCorvey. Throughout New York City, Natalie has been seen performing as a Soloist at venues such as Lincoln Center, 54 Below, Metropolitan Room, and Symphony Space. She loves to connect to her fans through meet-and-greets, coachings and Q&As. Prepare you next aria or show tune with the versatile and talented Natalie Ballenger!