Peter Walker

BWW Review: VISIONARY VOICES at The Kennedy Center

What did our critic think of Visionary Voices at The Kennedy Center? On June 7th and 8th, In the comfortable and open atmosphere of the Kennedy Center's Opera House Theater, the New York City Ballet Presented Visionary Voices, showcasing three contemporary choreographers; Jamar Roberts, Sidra Bell, and Justin Peck (respectively). The evening was accompanied by live music from The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

Brand New Karen Dalton Collection 'Shuckin' Sugar' to Be Released Via Delmore Recordings

Musical archaeologist and record label Delmore Recording Society is honored to announce an all-new collection, Shuckin' Sugar, from legendary blues and folk singer Karen Dalton. Available April 23rd on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, followed by a wide release in CD and digital formats on May 6th, Shuckin' Sugar is a riveting 12-track live set recorded in 1963-1964, featuring the earliest known duets of Dalton (with then-husband, guitarist, and songwriter Richard Tucker) and seven never-before-heard solo performances. The collection is accompanied by an 8-page (LP)/24-page (CD) booklet featuring a treasure trove of newly discovered unseen and rare photos, as well as newspaper clippings, artwork by Dalton, and a heartfelt 6,000-word essay by veteran UK journalist and author Kris Needs.

New York City Ballet Promotes Three Soloists to Principal Dancers

Today, New York City Ballet announced the promotion of three of the company’s soloists. Harrison Ball, Jovani Furlan, and Peter Walker have all been promoted to Principal Dancer. The Company closes its  2022 Winter Season on Sunday, February 27, and will return for a six-week spring season from April 19 to  May 29, 2022 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. 

Parabolic Theatre Announces A New Dedicated Immersive Venue CRYPT

One of the leading immersive theatre companies Parabolic Theatre has announced their exciting new immersive venue CRYPT and the opening season of Make Do and Mend. CRYPT is an atmospheric and mysterious underground space that will host some of the best immersive shows from across the country.

New York City Ballet Announces Seven Promotions

New York City Ballet announced today the promotion of seven of the Company’s corps de ballet members.  Preston Chamblee, Ashley Hod, Emily Kikta, Isabella LaFreniere, Miriam Miller, Mira Nadon, and Emma Von Enck have all been promoted to Soloist in advance of the Company’s 2022 Winter Season.

Magloire Brings New Chamber Ballet to Mark Morris Center Next Month

Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet returns to the Mark Morris Dance Center with repertory works and the World Premiere of a new work to 22-year old composer Elizabeth Gartman.

New York City Ballet Announces Three Promotions

New York City Ballet announced today the promotion of three of the Company’s dancers. Soloists Unity Phelan and Indiana Woodward have been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, and corps de ballet member Roman Mejia has been promoted to Soloist.

Karen Dalton IN MY OWN TIME Documentary to Premiere in Theaters

Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses new interviews or interviews to share Dalton's life.

New York City Ballet Announces Fall 2021 Premiere Composers and Programming Additions

New York City Ballet will open its 2021-22 season on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 with a four-week Fall Season, presenting its first full-company, live performance in more than 19 months. 

Winners of The 2020 Clive & Valerie Barnes Awards Announced

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced their Innovation Awards in Dance and Theatre.  Unlike previous years, the Foundation chose to honor one  winner in each category that demonstrated outstanding innovation during the past year.  Each awardee will receive a $5,000 gift.   

VIDEO: Watch The ABT Studio Company Spring Festival

American Ballet Theatre presents the ABT Studio Company Spring Festival, featuring ballets filmed this spring in a Covid-safe “ballet bubble” at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!

The ABT Studio Company Spring Festival was filmed at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, New York following the Studio Company’s spring bubbles in March and April 2021 at Kaatsbaan and the Silver Bay YMCA Conference & Family Retreat Center in Silver Bay, New York. All works were created, rehearsed, and filmed following strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols.  

VIDEO: GO Inside NYCBallet's 2018 Fall Fashion Gala

On September 27, New York City Ballet presented the seventh installment of its annual Fall Fashion Gala, celebrating choreography and costume design with an evening of world premiere ballets and creative collaborations between some of today's most exciting artists from the worlds of dance and design. Go inside the gala in the video below!