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OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET: Birmingham Royal Ballet to Launch City-Wide Photo Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Birmingham Royal Ballet announced a new photo series, OUR CITY, YOUR BALLET, shot by local photographer Clive Booth, to be displayed across Birmingham, celebrating the company's ties to the city.

MANON Will Return to Austria This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Kenneth MacMillan’s acclaimed ballet Manon will return to Austria. The production is set to the music of Jules Massenet and newly orchestrated by Martin Yates. Learn more here!

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer Season at The Met to Go on Sale in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

American Ballet Theatre will present its 2026 Summer Season at the Metropolitan Opera House, featuring four full-length ballet classics. Tickets for the season will be available in April.

New Staging of DON QUIXOTE and More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was unveiled by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will feature a new staging of Don Quixote and more.

Casts Set for Final Two Weeks of American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Casts have been revealed for the final two weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale Monday, April 7 at 12:00 P.M. Celebrating ABT's 85th anniversary, the six-week Summer season runs June 10 – July 19.

THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SWAN LAKE IN-THE-ROUND, Royal Albert Hall
by Vikki Jane Vile - Jun 14, 2024

Derek Deane’s Swan Lake has quite the reputation. First premiered in 1997 it became known for its corps de ballet of 60 swans (with freelancers hired to beef up ENB’s ranks) and then in 2010, a BBC documentary tracked its rehearsals and opening night, not always depicting everyone in the most flattering light, but the spectacle of all those white tutus made it an audience favourite. Now it’s back to conclude the first season under new Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin. 

Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 15, 2023

When I first saw The Nutcracker around a quarter of a century ago, I became sure of one thing: either I was on drugs, the cast were on drugs or we both were. A far cry from the average ballets, this dream-like work still has the power to enthral the young and old.

United Ukrainian Ballet Makes West Coast Debut At Segerstrom Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

Following historic performances at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center and the London Coliseum, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its West Coast debut June 29 – July 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, performing Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle.

Review: GISELLE at Opera House/Kennedy Center
by Mary Lincer - Feb 3, 2023

What did our critic think of GISELLE at Opera House/Kennedy Center? Giselle, like Hamlet for actors, Carmen for mezzo-sopranos, and Mrs. Lovett for musical theatre singer/actors of a certain age, brings audiences to the theatre to get to know the skills of the latest acclaimed ballerina. (Previous Giselles include: Makarova, Fracci, Julie Kent, Gelsey Kirkland, Alonso, Markova, Misty Copeland, Fonteyn, Virginia Johnson, Pavlova.) Ukrainian-Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, former director of the Bolshoi Ballet, current artist in residence for American Ballet Theatre, soon to be artist in residence for New York City Ballet, has brought three ballerinas to dance Giselle with a company of exiled, excellent Ukrainian dancers to the Kennedy Center through February 5.

Review: SWAN LAKE, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 14, 2023

After the occasionally muddy narrative in their tired Nutcracker, this is a Swan Lake with clear, emotional storytelling and magical choreography.

The United Ukrainian Ballet To Make U.S. Debut At Kennedy Center, February 1-5, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2022

United by the tragedy of war and an ardent hope for the future, The United Ukrainian Ballet will make its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center, February 1–5, 2023 with the U.S. premiere of world-renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky's Giselle. Tickets for Members are scheduled to go on-sale November 1, 2022 with public on-sale on November 9, 2022. The performances mark the company's sole engagement in the U.S.

BWW Review: CINDERELLA Enchants Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - May 14, 2022

Alberta Ballet’s most successful production returns to centre stage.

BWW Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 17, 2021

Last year's festive period didn’t feel like Christmas in so many ways, especially for those who return year after year to see the English National Ballet’s production of Nutcracker. The charming adventures of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker follow their journey through fantasy lands to defeat the evil Mouse King and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom Of The Sweets. The show has a perennial appeal, but this year’s production appears to have lost some of its sparkle.

BWW Review: SWAN LAKE Enchants Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - Nov 6, 2021

Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is brought to life in Christopher Anderson's stunning adaptation.

Cape Town City Ballet Announces Spring Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

THREE DANCES honours three of the world’s most celebrated male choreographers, and includes the South African premiere of Robert North’s internationally acclaimed TROY GAME, as well as George Balanchine’s exquisite CONCERTO BAROCCO and Jiří Kylián’s arresting FALLING ANGELS.  T

Alberta Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021

Secure the best seats to Alberta Ballet’s anticipated return to the stage by purchasing a subscription. With packages starting at just $123 for three shows, it’s never been easier or more affordable to become a subscriber.

BWW Review: STAATSBALLETT BERLIN'S GISELLE at Staatsoper Berlin
by Vikki Jane Vile - Oct 31, 2020

I had been vividly envisioning my return to live theatre for seven months before attending Staatsballett Berlin’s performance of Giselle. However one scenario I had not accounted for was that my first show back, would also be the last for a while, as Germany is plunged into another “lockdown light” in just a few days.

Houston Ballet Will Present Ben Stevenson's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020

Houston Ballet begins its 2020 performances with The Sleeping Beauty by former Artistic Director, Ben Stevenson OBE. This story ballet, as part of Houston Ballet's 50th anniversary season lineup, honors the lasting legacy Stevenson built from 1976-2003.