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The Princess Grace Foundation has announced the 2022 Princess Grace Award winners, along with the recipients of the Princess Grace Foundation’s Advancement grants and the Grace Kelly Scholarship recipients.

For me, an exciting evening in the theater and in the world of ballet. The name Ballet'X' connotes a modern term denoting non-gendered, non-binary, and inclusivity. I instantly discerned that this company was on top of the latest consciousness, and has incorporated not only this, but the latest trend of mixing forms of dance together, the latest in staging and technology, and superbly trained young, up-and-coming dancers. The program for the evening consisted of three new works, by three diverse, world-renowned choreographers, all set on the dancers in the company. This young company, based in Philadelphia, is amazingly together with an eclectic repertoire, presenting a clean, fully executed array of interesting choreography and interpretations.

BalletX, celebrating its 15th Anniversary Season, announces a Virtual World Premiere event  on March 10, 2021 at 7:00pm EST featuring the debut of new short dance films by choreographers Maddie Hanson, Stephanie Martinez, and Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, alongside conversations with the choreographers  and company dancers moderated by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox. Films will be available to  subscribers on BalletX Beyond, the company's subscription-based streaming platform hailed as “revolutionizing  virtual performance” (Harper's Bazaar). 

This weekend, Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presented the premieres of four new commissions with Ballet X and two new commissions by Larry Keigwin and Nicole Wolcott.

BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, will say a heartfelt farewell to longtime company member Caili Quan at the end of the 2019-20 Season, as she pursues her choreographic career and other opportunities in New York City.

In today's world there are so many stories of trial and triumph, sacrifice and success, loss and love. MISS SAIGON is such a story that shows all of this and keeps everyone engaged and emotional. BWW caught up with Jackie Nguyen recently for a chance to find out how MISS SAIGON is her very own mother's story as well.

The primetime summer hit CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, produced by FremantleMedia North America, returns for a second season on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

With a vision to see the Great Commission of Jesus Christ fulfilled in film, fashion, music and theatre, the AMTC team is scouting the country for performers who are called to be lights in entertainment.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 2014 Summer Series at the Hollywood Bowl, including the Tony-winning musical HAIR, which will run from August 1-3, 2014. The production's cast and director will be announed at a later date.

Last weekend in Los Angeles on Saturday July 27, Chita Rivera received the DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION INSPIRATION AWARD at a gala to celebrate dance, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. DIZZY FEET was founded by Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Katie Holmes. Arthur Mitchell, founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, was also honored. Other guests included Jenna Elfman, Paula Abdul, Jane Lynch, Anna Kendrick, Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz, Cat Deeley and Wayne Brady.

Boulder Ensemble presents THE CLEAN HOUSE By Sarah Ruhl from April 1 to 17, 2010.

Boulder Ensemble presents THE CLEAN HOUSE By Sarah Ruhl from April 1 to 17, 2010.

Twitter Watch shines a BWW spotlight on Ashley Simpson-Wentz, currently starring in CHICAGO as Roxie.