Celebrates the completion of Transforming Lives Capital Campaign raising an estimated $58 million. The new season features the John Cranko masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet; the company’s first … [Read more...] about Miami City Ballet Previews 2022/23 Season of Dance
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English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season
The English National Ballet has announced its plans for the 2022-2023 season, a season that will involve a change of leadership as Tamara Rojo, the company’s Artistic Director, leaves for San … [Read more...] about English National Ballet’s 2022-2023 season
Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition
When did you start playing an instrument? I was seven when I started piano lessons. I started to lead some musical theatre productions from the piano with a four-person combo when I was 14, also … [Read more...] about Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season
WEEK-LONG RESIDENCY AT BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE IN MAYON YOUR MARKS - SUMMER TRIPLE BILL AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A NEW WORK BY JULIANO NUNESTHE MAGNIFICENT ROYAL … [Read more...] about Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its 2022-2023 Season
Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star
It’s full steam ahead for The Royal Ballet’s Anna Rose O’Sullivan. Last year she was promoted to the rank of principal dancer with the company, in January of this year she made her debut as the Sugar … [Read more...] about Anna Rose O’Sullivan – meeting the Royal Ballet’s newest star
[Photo Album] Scottish Ballet Nutcracker resumes performances
Following the Scottish Government announcement that there will be no further extension to current event restrictions due to Covid-19, Scottish Ballet has announced that it will complete its tour of … [Read more...] about [Photo Album] Scottish Ballet Nutcracker resumes performances
Royal Opera House ballet and opera cancelled for Omicron variant
Due to ‘resource challenges’ caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, some performances and tours at The Royal Opera House have been cancelled. Nabucco opens with The Royal Opera … [Read more...] about Royal Opera House ballet and opera cancelled for Omicron variant
San Francisco Ballet returns with 29 performances of Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker
After 37 years with the San Francisco Ballet, this is Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson’s final season with the company. Fittingly, it is his production of Nutcracker – which he set in San Francisco – … [Read more...] about San Francisco Ballet returns with 29 performances of Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker
From stage to screen – the Royal Opera House returns to the cinema
The Royal Opera House makes a return to cinema after sixteen months of closure The Royal Opera House has announced the return of its cinema programme after sixteen months of closure. The … [Read more...] about From stage to screen – the Royal Opera House returns to the cinema
James Whiteside offers Harlequin dance floors to young dancers
Fancy Nut Mix is an online benefit concert devised by American Ballet Theatre’s James Whiteside to raise money to provide dance floors to young dancers. The half-hour programme is now available on … [Read more...] about James Whiteside offers Harlequin dance floors to young dancers
The Royal Ballet cancels its live stream of The Nutcracker
Following London’s move to Tier 4 status The Royal Ballet has decided to cancel its stream of The Nutcracker on Tuesday 22 December. The company says that it is obviously very … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet cancels its live stream of The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet to stream The Nutcracker Reworked on 22 December with Naghdi and Ball
The #OurHouseToYourHouse tag continues to sizzle with the announcement that The Royal Ballet will stream its modified Nutcracker on 22 December 2020. The Nutcracker Reworked is a Covid-safe … [Read more...] about The Royal Ballet to stream The Nutcracker Reworked on 22 December with Naghdi and Ball
Marquee TV announces a new selection of festive treats from around the world
Dance Marquee TV’s exclusive film of The Nutcracker from the New York City Ballet can be seen from 11 December until 3 January 2021. George Balanchine’s version first premiered in 1954 and has been … [Read more...] about Marquee TV announces a new selection of festive treats from around the world
Two beautiful volumes from Amici della Scala: 80 years of costumes at La Scala and the designer Coltellacci
Vittoria Crespi Morbio, the writer of an exceptional collection of books produced by the Amici della Scala, has written monographs on important artists who have collaborated with Teatro alla Scala – … [Read more...] about Two beautiful volumes from Amici della Scala: 80 years of costumes at La Scala and the designer Coltellacci
La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
The new ballet season at La Scala sees seven programmes, including three pieces being presented at the theatre for the first time, including a newly commissioned work. George Balanchine’s The … [Read more...] about La Scala Ballet Season 2018-2019 announced
Photo Album: Nureyev Gala at La Scala – Zakharova, Louvet, Nuñez, Muntagirov and Bolle (and Nureyev at La Scala facts and figures)
Last night a Gala to celebrate Rudolf Nureyev was had at La Scala. It is the 80th Anniversary of his birth and also 25 years after his death. The Gala was previewed by a benefit audience on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Nureyev Gala at La Scala – Zakharova, Louvet, Nuñez, Muntagirov and Bolle (and Nureyev at La Scala facts and figures)
Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell
Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell are quickly becoming The Royal Ballet's ‘couple to see’. After recent successes dancing Clara and the Nutcracker, as well as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her … [Read more...] about Interview with The Royal Ballet’s hot couple: Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell
Royal Ballet’s uplifting Nutcracker with Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Anna Rose O’Sullivan, James Hay and the ubiquitous Gary Avis
Seeing Peter Wright's The Nutcracker again after several years of witnessing other productions brings its success as a dramatic piece to the fore. Placing the traditional story within an outer tale of … [Read more...] about Royal Ballet’s uplifting Nutcracker with Francesca Hayward, Alexander Campbell, Anna Rose O’Sullivan, James Hay and the ubiquitous Gary Avis
Rudolf Nureyev died 25 years ago – La Scala pays tribute to the great dancer
Rudolf Nureyev’s debut at La Scala was on 9 October 1965 when, finally, the Milanese public had the opportunity to see the Russian dancer that all the newspapers were writing about. With him was … [Read more...] about Rudolf Nureyev died 25 years ago – La Scala pays tribute to the great dancer
La Scala ballet school’s Nutcracker in Milan is pure joy
Teatro Strehler in Milan has welcomed the young dancers from La Scala’s Ballet Academy to its stage during the Christmas period for several years. It’s a win-win situation where the theatre sells out … [Read more...] about La Scala ballet school’s Nutcracker in Milan is pure joy
