The Times Are Racing is a one-act ballet by Justin Peck, to "USA I-IV" from Dan Deacon's album America, with costumes designed by Humberto Leon from the fashion label Opening Ceremony and lighting design by Brandon Stirling Baker.
[2][3] The Times Are Racing is made by Justin Peck, the resident choreographer of the New York City Ballet.
[1] The music is "USA I-IV" from Dan Deacon's album America, an electronic score, which Peck first listened few years prior.
[8] Later that year, in response to the performances cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, NYCB streamed the tap number with Fairchild and Peck online, as part of its digital spring season.
[4] In a mixed review, the New York Times criticized the music and duets with Tiler Peck and Amar Ramasar but complimented other parts of the ballet.