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[Broadway, 1956]
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SWAN LAKE is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Swan Lake comes to the National Theatre in Prague. Will prince Siegfried choose love and stay true to his innocent white swan girl? Or will he forget Odette and follow the requirements of his noble position?
Video: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado Respond to Tony Win for Best Choreography
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado took home a Tony Award for 'Best Choreography' for their outstanding work on Buena Vista Social Club. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Review: ONEGIN, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jun 2, 2025

John Cranko's Onegin returns to the Royal Ballet and Opera stage for a second block of shows this season, and it's largely good news for all involved.
The National Ballet Of Canada Welcomes Three New Principal Dancers In 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2025

The National Ballet of Canada will welcome three new Principal Dancers: Chase O'Connell and Beckanne Sisk from Houston Ballet and Agnes Su from The Stuttgart Ballet.
13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.
Ethan Stiefel Appointed Senior Faculty at the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Former American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Ethan Stiefel has been appointed Senior Faculty at the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JKO) School. Learn mroe here!
Boston Ballet Presents SPRING EXPERIENCE This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Boston Ballet to present Spring Experience, a program featuring three ambitious ballets: Jiří Kylián's Petite Mort and the Boston Ballet premiere of his 27'52”, plus the return of Mikko Nissinen's Raymonda. Spring Experience runs May 15–25 at the Citizens Opera House.
Ballet Stars From Across The Globe Ascend On NYC For Children's Scholarship Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix to celebrate this year's “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Ballet Stars to Unite in NYC for Youth America Grand Prix Scholarship Gala 
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Ballet stars from across the globe will join Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization – to celebrate this year’s “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 29 at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The Joffrey Ballet Reveals 2025-26 Season at Lyric Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.S. and Chicago premieres by Liam Scarlett and Yuri Possokhov, and a celebration of dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley and more. Learn more!
La Compañía Nacional De Danza Del Inbal Regresa Al Palacio De Bellas Artes Con Lago De Los Cisnes
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Después de su exitosa presentación y llenos totales en el Auditorio Nacional y Palacio de Bellas Artes en 2024, la magia, pasión, amor y tragedia se apoderarán nuevamente del escenario de Palacio de Bellas Artes, en donde la Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), revivirá una de las obras más icónicas de la danza: Lago de los cisnes, en una nueva adaptación coreográfica de Cuauhtémoc Nájera que se basa en las originales de Marius Petipa y Lev Ivanov, con música de Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, en la que, en dos actos y cuatro escenas, participa todo el elenco de la Compañía.
Boston Ballet To Acquire Brookline Ballet School In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Boston Ballet School (BBS) will acquire local dance studio Brookline Ballet School, adding to its reach throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region. The purchase process is set to conclude in early 2025, with a goal of opening programming at the new location in July.
Review: ONEGIN, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jan 23, 2025

Cranko took the predictable love melodrama - I want you, I don't, actually I do, well now I don’t - and turned it into a full-length, 3 act ballet. It divides people - some love, some less so. I definitely think it has strong moments throughout, and an overall, refined structure that can't be denied. Add to that the layered, textured sets by Jürgen Rose and Tchaikovsky's lusher than lush score, and things are likely going to work out.
El INBAL Informa Sobre Nuevos Nombramientos
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) informan sobre los nuevos nombramientos al frente de la Compañía Nacional de Danza y en las direcciones del Museo Nacional de Arte, Museo Tamayo, Museo Nacional de San Carlos y en la Galería José María Velasco.
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez Awarded an OBE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2024

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced that Marianela Nuñez has been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to dance in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours.  
Guest Artists Set For Connecticut Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced the celebrated guests artists who will appear in the company's 40th anniversary production of its holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. 
La Compañía Nacional De Danza Presentará Cuatro Estrenos En La Gala Celebrando El 90 Aniversario Del Palacio De Bellas Artes 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) presentan a la Compañía Nacional de Danza con una gala para celebrar el 90 aniversario del Palacio de Bellas Artes.  
Boston Ballet Announces 2024"2025 Company Roster
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

Boston Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 company roster with three new dancers joining the main company and ten new dancers joining Boston Ballet II.
The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet Reveal Harrison James Will Be on Both Rosters This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, in partnership with Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, have announced that Harrison James will perform as a Principal Dancer with both companies in the 2024/25 season.  
Cast Announced For First Two Weeks Of American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season At Metropolitan Opera House 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  

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How many shows has John Cranko written?

John Cranko has written 2 shows including Cranks (Sketches/Lyrics), New Cranks (Conceiver).

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