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Review: THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL SUMMER PERFORMANCE, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 14, 2025

Iain Mackay has devised a successful programme which shows the strength and breadth of the school, its current student body and the legacy that underpins the institution as we know it.

PBS Unveils Fall 2025 Lineup: Ruthie Ann Miles, Dick Van Dyke, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2025

PBS has detailed its fall programming, which includes a new documentary celebrating Dick Van Dyke, a presentation of The Public Theater’s Twelfth Night, and the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert featuring Tony Award-winner Ruthie Ann Miles.

Cast Set For NO SUCH THING AS WOLVES at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre department have announced the cast and creative team for No Such Thing as Wolves, a brand-new musical adventure from two of the writers behind Horrible Histories.

The Royal Ballet Celebrates Youth Dance Talent With NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL 
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

The Royal Ballet brings together a host of young dance talent with its Next Generation Festival. This year, the festival will see performances from some of the world’s best junior companies and dance schools, comprising American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Youth Company of the Finnish National Ballet, Ballet Central, Paris Opera Junior Ballet, Chance to Dance, The Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet School/Rambert School and ZooNation Youth Company . 

Zac Posen Designs Costumes for SF Ballet, Debuting Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

San Francisco Ballet announced that fashion designer and Executive Vice President & Creative Director, Gap Inc. Zac Posen has designed new costumes for Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour.

Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile - Dec 13, 2024

It has been some time coming. For nearly 15 years English National Ballet enthusiastically performed Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker, a traditional but rather staid production with a fuzzy narrative and lacking opportunity for the company to shine.

Review: LEGACY, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 31, 2024

It’s interesting to consider that ballet began its development in the mid 16th century, however it wasn't until around 400 years later that BIPOC (American) dancers Maria Tallchief, Raven Wilkinson and Arthur Mitchell, first joined ballet companies.

Terence Rattigan's SUMMER 1954 Opens at Theatre Royal Bath in October Prior to a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Multiple award winners Siân Phillips, Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti lead an ensemble cast directed by James Dacre performing Terence Rattigan’s most personal one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version, which are paired for the first time to capture one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago. Together, they present Rattigan as one of the great twentieth century chroniclers of the paradoxes of the human heart. 

Review: LONDON CITY BALLET: RESURGENCE, Sadler's Wells
by Louise Penn - Sep 13, 2024

Almost thirty years since they last performed, London City Ballet are making a return to their former home at Sadler's Wells this week. Artistic director Christopher Marney has assembled a small company of talented dancers and in this Resurgence programme, a mixture of classic pieces half-forgotten from the reportoire and new commissions.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal With the London City Ballet's New Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

London City Ballet has released photos from inside the rehearsal room with its new company of 14 dancers. Check out the photos here!

The Joyce Theater Unveils Fall '24/Winter '25 Season Of Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

Discover the exciting Fall '24/Winter '25 season at The Joyce Theater. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

London City Ballet Reveals Full Tour and Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

London City Ballet has announced its new company and details of its first season after a hiatus of almost 30 years.

Review: DOS MUJERES at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Apr 7, 2024

What did our critic think of DOS MUJERES at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews this pairing of two very different ballets by Latina choreographers running through April 14th at the War Memorial Opera House.

Latitude Reveals Further Comedy Names Names Plus Contemporary Circus and Dance Bill
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

The acclaimed Barclaycard presents Latitude Festival is poised to return to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024.

Akram Khan Returns to Sadler's Wells With GIGENIS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

World-renowned choreographer and dancer Akram Khan will return to his roots and delve into his past in his latest creation: GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth as part of Sadler’s Wells autumn season.

DOS MUJERES Double Bill Comes to San Francisco Ballet Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced casting and creative details for Dos Mujeres, the company’s first-ever double bill of works by Latina choreographers.

Video: Center Theatre Group Presents MATTHEW BOURNE'S ROMEO AND JULIET
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2024

Get a first look at Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet as the production begins performances at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre.

London City Ballet Returns to Sadler's Wells in September
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

The London City Ballet has announced a return to Sadler’s Wells from 11-14 September. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Sadler's Wells Reveals New Shows For 2024; Flamenco Festival, London City Ballet, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Tickets for newly announced events are on public sale from Friday 26 January at 10 am. Check out the full lineup here!

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Reveals 2024 Brochure; HAIRSPRAY, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, which recently celebrated a record-breaking pantomime season, has announced its 2024 programme. Learn more about the full lineup here!