BWW Review: HARD TO BE SOFT — A BELFAST PRAYER at Irish Arts Center
You don't have to be from Belfast to appreciate the themes explored through raw physicality in Oona Doherty's Hard to Be Soft — A Belfast Prayer.
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BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Royal Opera House
The opening night for MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet, a production much loved by the audiences of Covent Garden, saw another dubious opportunity for Artistic Director Kevin O’Hare to take to the Opera House stage and announce “significant changes” to the billed cast.
BWW Review: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET'S GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER® at McCaw Hall
‘Tis the season for Nutcracker performances.
BWW Review: LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO at The Joyce Theater
Nightcrawlers (NY Premiere) is a moody piece showcasing three couples in hot pursuit filled with passion, drama, and stunning choreography by Peter Anastos.
BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER is a Prancing Good Time at Houston Ballet
Yet another holiday tradition for Houstonians returns to its beloved stage for live and in-person performances.
BWW Review: The Luminous and Exhilarating Luminario Ballet Presents HARD AS A ROCK at Avalon Hollywood
The evening, at the fabulous Avalon Hollywood, which used to be where they filmed The Hollywood Palace back in the day, filled with pizazz, fabulous old Hollywood theatre decor, gorgeous people on and off stage, awards and honors given in appreciation, former honoree recipients in attendance, and sp
BWW Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: BATTLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY at City Center
The season features premieres, favorites, and a “greatest hits” retrospective of Robert Battle’s choreography.
BWW Review: DON QUIXOTE at Deutsche Oper
A little over a year ago, I attended a performance of Giselle from the Staatsballett Berlin whilst in the knowledge that the next day Corona restrictions would mean a premature end to the run.
BWW Review: GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER by NYCB is an Exquisite Experience for All
The New York City Ballet’s production of George Ballanchine’s The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center is more lovely and charming than ever.
BWW Review: PARSONS DANCE COMPANY'S POWERFUL REPERTOIRE AND PERFORMANCE PAYS OFF at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Artistic Director and Choreographer David Parsons himself introduced the single performance evening at The Segerstrom to a thirsty audience, eager to see the dance company that had been lauded in advance at the beginning of this year's season and of course the much awaited return to live performance
BWW Review: STARSTRUCK at Glasgow Theatre Royal (Streaming)
Anyone who enjoys that unmistakable Singin’ in the Rain aesthetic, the razzle dazzle of Hollywood and dreamy Broadway scores will have a very happy hour watching Scottish Ballet’s Starstruck.
BWW Review: PARSONS DANCE at The Joyce Excites and Delights
Parsons Dance opened on Tuesday night at The Joyce Theater to the delight of a captivated audience.
BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Kennedy Center Opera House
The company hasn't visited The Kennedy Center for more than a decade.
BWW Review: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: SNATCHED BACK FROM THE EDGES at The Joyce Theater
While watching SNATCHED BACK, it hit me; Complexions is the ultimate American Contemporary Dance company.
BWW Review: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET at The Joyce Holds Up a Mirror to our Ever-Changing World
It’s weird and wonderful to be in the theatre again.
BWW Review: PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET REP 2 2021: “BEYOND BALLET”
A triple bill by three choreographers with global acclaim
BWW Review: BALLET BLACK, Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Black Black return to the Linbury Theatre with a double bill of new work, and in signature style you’ll be hard pressed to leave without your heart feeling a little fuller than before.
BWW Review: ALCHEMY - Cape Town City Ballet Astounds with Energetic Triple Bill
Cape Town City Ballet has entered its Spring season with a vibrant trio of performances in ALCHEMY - THREE DANCES.
BWW Review: BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET - CURATED BY CARLOS, Sadler's Wells
There’s a particular anticipation for this new triple bill from Birmingham Royal Ballet.
BWW Review: SWAN LAKE Enchants Edmonton
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is brought to life in Christopher Anderson's stunning adaptation.
BWW Review: GISELLE, Royal Opera House
Sir Peter Wright's Giselle is one of the Royal Ballet's most recognisable productions and offers the most coveted of roles for any ballerina.
BWW Review: BALLETX ~ EXUBERANCE AND EXTRAORDINARY TECHNIQUE at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
For me, an exciting evening in the theater and in the world of ballet.
BWW Review: THE PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at Eisenhower Theater
The Paul Taylor Dance Company has brought a brief but cheerfully charming program to the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center for a short run through October 9.
BWW Review: PNB'S DIGITAL SEASON, REP 1, “SINGULARLY CERRUDO” Filmed at McCaw Hall
The Pacific Northwest Ballet was back on stage in Seattle’s McCaw Hall in September of 2021, dancing for a live audience for the first time since the pandemic closed dance studios and theaters worldwide.