2018 marks 80 years since Rudolf Nureyev was born and 25 since he died. La Scala in Milan have marked the occasion with a series of Gala celebrations and performances of his Don Quixote, Manuel Legris … [Read more...] about Exciting celebration of Rudolf Nureyev’s life with world ballet stars at Spoleto, tonight 28 July
Marilyn Monroe
Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time
I certainly wasn’t the only one to have doubts when Roberto Bolle announced his intention to climb onto Béjart’s red table. Facebook was abuzz with comments from puzzled ballet fans who couldn’t see … [Read more...] about Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time
Sergei Polunin quits ballet for Hollywood
Two years after joining Moscow's Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre under the protective wing if Igor Zelensky, Sergei Polunin is on the move again. According to RIA Novosti he … [Read more...] about Sergei Polunin quits ballet for Hollywood
Gheorghiu the Diva vs Angela the Woman
Angela Gheorghiu acts the diva, but she doesn't seem to be one. Before her appearances in Italy she leaves bold statements in the newspapers - "I don't feel the shadow of Callas" - "La Scala should … [Read more...] about Gheorghiu the Diva vs Angela the Woman
Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business
Leonard Slatkin's gloriously entertaining and informative book, Conducting Business, is subtitled Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Maestro, and that is exactly what his book does, with wit, acute … [Read more...] about Leonard Slatkin explains the Conducting Business
Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery
'A British Love Affair', an exhibition exploring Marilyn Monroe’s connection with Britain, will be at the National Portrait Gallery from 29 September. The display is free to visit and coincides … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe at the National Portrait Gallery
The FT’s Clement Crisp: Manon’s involuntary sexual charm, like Marilyn Monroe
The Financial Times has some, understandable, reserves in an otherwise excellent review: My cheers for the ensemble are as loud as anyone’s, as also my admiration for the principals: for José … [Read more...] about The FT’s Clement Crisp: Manon’s involuntary sexual charm, like Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction
A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled last week that photos taken in 1946 of Norma Jeane Dougherty - who went on to become Monroe - will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer. His … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe’s first photo shoot images and copyright to be sold at auction
Marilyn Monroe subway dress sells for $4.6 million – Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood auction
The pleated ivory dress that blew around Marilyn Monroe in an iconic scene from "The Seven Year Itch" sold for $4.6 million at a weekend auction of Hollywood costumes -- far exceeding its … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe subway dress sells for $4.6 million – Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood auction
Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…
Movie costumes worn by Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe will go up for sale in June from a collection belonging to fellow actress Debbie Reynolds. Monroe's subway dress from The Seven … [Read more...] about Debbie Reynolds auctions legendary memorabilia collection: costumes worn by Caron, Streisand, Monroe, Tallchief, Charisse, Hayworth…
