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Photos: Get a First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse is now in performances for West Side Story, marking the final production of Paper Mill’s current season. Get a first look at production photos!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Get a first look at the cast and creative team in rehearsals here!

Noah Henry, Sarah-Anne Martinez and More to Star in WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season, including Noah Henry, Sarah-Anne Martinez making their Paper Mill debuts.

Colburn School Announces 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2022

The Colburn School has announced its 2022-23 season, which brings together the School's exceptional students and faculty with today's most esteemed artists in a wide variety of free or low-cost programs offered on campus and throughout Los Angeles. 

Review: WEST SIDE STORY: You've got to be taught
by Nancy Grossman - Jul 11, 2022

What did our critic think of WEST SIDE STORY at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston: There's a new spring in the step of Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston in Waltham. Award-winning director and choreographer Rachel Bertone takes over as Artistic Director and opens the season with WEST SIDE STORY, with Dan Rodriguez by her side as music director.

BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Houston Ballet
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Dec 2, 2019

The Nutcracker is beloved for many reasons; the endless eye candy, the dynamic score, and the marriage of artistry and excellence. The element of tradition keeps us coming back for more. We yearn to feel connection, and to remember what it's like to wonder about magical things. Houston Ballet's multi-faceted Nutcracker is a delicious carnival of mystery and joy. Creative director Stanton Welch has built a production that serves the audience and leaves us completely fulfilled. Nothing sends you back to your childhood more quickly, with all things seemingly possible and your imagination offering an endless sweet escape.

Alley Theatre Announces 72 MILES |72 STORIES
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2019

The Alley Theatre continues its El Zocalo initiative with a three-day celebration: 72 Miles | 72 Stories in the Neuhaus Theatre April 11-13.

BWW Review: Houston Ballet Brings The Artistry And Drama Of Mayerling To The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by Gary Laird - Sep 26, 2017

Houston has had its share of drama in the last few short weeks, and the city's downtown theater venues are reeling from the blow.

Photo Flash: First Look at Houston Ballet's MAYERLING at The Hobby Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Due to Hurricane Harvey, Houston Ballet is unable to perform the opening two productions at the company's home venue. However, Houston Ballet is pleased to report that select performances of fall programming have been rescheduled at THE HOBBY CENTER - SAROFIM HALL. For a limited time from September 22-24 at The Hobby Center, Houston Ballet presents Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling, and will be the first North-American company to perform this compelling production. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

Photo Flash: Houston Ballet Caps Season with Stanton Welch's LA BAYADERE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017

From June 8 - 18, 2017, Houston Ballet caps its season with Stanton Welch's La Bayadere ("The Temple Dancer"), a historic classic set in royal India of the past. La Bayadere is a dramatic ballet of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice, featuring spectacular scenery and costumes by the acclaimed English designer Peter Farmer.

BWW Review: North American Premiere of Bintley's TEMPEST Takes the Wortham by Storm
by Gary Laird - Jun 2, 2017

The Houston Ballet brings one of the most theatrical of the Bard's plays to life in a lavish production by choreographer David Bintley. No expense was spared; no stop un-pulled in this story of love, revenge, magic, and complicated skullduggery that this play provides in abundance. Or maybe overabundance.

BWW Review: Houston Ballet Showcases Sumptuous MADAME BUTTERFLY and Spare SON OF CHAMBER SYMPHONY
by Guest Blogger: Gary Laird - Sep 29, 2016

The current offering from the Houston Ballet, MADAME BUTTERFLY with SON OF CHAMBER SYMPHONY, is a study of contrasts - economy and luxury.

BWW Review: AMERICAN INGENUITY Showcases Powerful Performances From Houston Ballet
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Sep 9, 2016

BWW Review: AMERICAN INGENUITY Showcases Powerful Performances From Houston Ballet

BWW Review: Houston Ballet Presents An Unforgettable SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Feb 27, 2016

BWW Review: Houston Ballet Gives A Luxurious Experience With THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

BWW Review: Houston Ballet's FALL MIXED REPERTORY Offers A Fresh Premiere From An Exciting Choreographer
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Sep 28, 2015

BWW Review: Houston Ballet Dives Into Fall With Their Mixed Repertory

BWW Feature: Stanton Welch, the Success and Failure
by Katricia Lang - Aug 28, 2015

Just in time for the opening production of the Houston Ballet 2015-2016 season, the sensuous romance MANON, BroadwayWorld.com releases its discussion with Stanton Welch. In the interview, Welch talks family, career, and love. Family, career, and love at the Houston Ballet, of course.

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet Proves World-Class Status With MODERN MASTERS
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Mar 16, 2015

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet Proves Excellence With MODERN MASTERS

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's Spectacular ROMEO AND JULIET Pleases
by Katricia Lang - Mar 2, 2015

Three years and millions of dollars in the making, Stanton Welch's take on ROMEO AND JULIET is magnificent. This is not empty praise for the Houston Ballet's artistic director. Plot complexities aside, ROMEO AND JULIET is a simple story: two teens are in love in a world where their love is impossible. And for all of the spectacle, Welch trusts this simple story.

The Houston Ballet Presents JUBILEE OF DANCE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014

Houston Ballet presents its eleventh annual Jubilee of Dance, a special one-night only performance tonight, December 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm. This year's program will feature the great American ballerina Julie Kent, a principal dancer with New York's American Ballet Theatre, who will make a special guest appearance. Ms. Kent will perform the leading female role in Stanton Welch's Clear (2001), a role she created at the work's premiere in 2001 in New York. Houston Ballet will also pay tribute to beloved first soloist Kelly Myernick, who is retiring after 14 years with the company. The Jubilee of Dance will close the evening with an excerpt of Stanton Welch's high-speed Velocity (2003), a ballet that pays homage to classical conventions in a contemporary manner. The Jubilee of Dance will be held at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston. Tickets may be purchased by calling 713 227 2787 or by visiting www.houstonballet.org.

Houston Ballet Presents JUBLIEE OF DANCE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014

Houston Ballet presents its eleventh annual Jubilee of Dance, a special one-night only performance tonight, December 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm.