Maria Tallchief News

STAGE TUBE: Maria Tallchief, Born January 24, 1925

by Barnett Serchuk — January 23, 2013

Maria Tallchief, the first Native American to win acclaim as a prima ballerina, was born on January 24, 1925.

BWW Book Reviews: THE CAGE: Dancing for Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, 1949-1954 by Barbara Bocher and Adam Darius.

by Barnett Serchuk — December 15, 2012

For many dance enthusiasts the question persists: do we need another book unearthing more about George Balanchine or Jerome Robbins? Barbara Bocher answers that question in her memoir The Cage, named after one of Robbins' most noted ballets.

Dance Heritage Coalition Names 12 New Dance Treasures to List of 100

by Kelsey Denette — December 13, 2012

Twelve distinguished dance figures join the Dance Heritage Coalition's list of "America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures.

Yvonne Mounsey - A Farewell and an Appreciation

by Barnett Serchuk — December 11, 2012

2012 marked the passing of Yvonne Mounsey at the age of 93, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and the founder of the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica, probably one of the finest dancing institutions in the United States.

Joffrey Ballet Closes Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season, Now thru 8/26

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2012

The Joffrey Ballet, one of America's pioneering ballet companies of the 20th century, makes a rare East Coast appearance to conclude the Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season today, August 22 through August 26.

Joffrey Ballet Closes Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season, 8/22-26

by Kelsey Denette — August 20, 2012

The Joffrey Ballet, one of America's pioneering ballet companies of the 20th century, makes a rare East Coast appearance to conclude the Jacob's Pillow 80th Anniversary Season August 22-26.

Chita Rivera to Co-Host Column Awards, 2/27

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2012

The COLUMN AWARDS Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer announced today that Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera will be the Co-host for the 13th Annual COLUMN AWARDS Gala.

Chita Rivera to Co-Host Column Awards, 2/27

by Kelsey Denette — February 7, 2012

The COLUMN AWARDS Board of Directors and the Executive Director/Producer announced today that Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera will be the Co-host for the 13th Annual COLUMN AWARDS Gala.

Chicago Festival Ballet Holds Open Auditions for CINDERELLA

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2011

Open Call auditions will be held at the Von Heidecke Dance Center in Naperville (1239 S Naper Blvd) on Saturday, March 26, 2011 for Kenneth Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet production of the timeless classic 'Cinderella.

Chicago Festival Ballet Holds Open Auditions for CINDERELLA

by Kelsey Denette — March 7, 2011

Open Call auditions will be held at the Von Heidecke Dance Center in Naperville (1239 S Naper Blvd) on Saturday, March 26, 2011 for Kenneth Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet production of the timeless classic 'Cinderella.

Chicago Festival Ballet's Cinderella Plays The MAC, Tix On Sale 2/25

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2011

Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet announces its production of the all-time classic, Prokofiev's beloved "Cinderella" will perform at the McAninch Arts Center (425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn) for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 8 p.

Chicago Festival Ballet's Cinderella Plays The MAC, Tix On Sale 2/25

by Gabrielle Sierra — February 18, 2011

Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet announces its production of the all-time classic, Prokofiev's beloved "Cinderella" will perform at the McAninch Arts Center (425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn) for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 8 p.

Northrop Dance Presents American Ballet Theatre 10/9

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2010

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents American Ballet Theatre's ABT II on Sat, Oct 9 at 8:00 pm at Northrop.

Northrop Dance Presents American Ballet Theatre 10/9

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 30, 2010

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents American Ballet Theatre's ABT II on Sat, Oct 9 at 8:00 pm at Northrop.

Northrop Announces 2010-2011 Dance Season

by Jeff Dennhardt — May 23, 2010

Northrop at the University of Minnesota announces its 10-11 dance season curated by Director of Concerts and Lectures at Northrop, Ben Johnson.

The Razzle Dazzle of Mitzi Gaynor

by Eddie Varley — October 11, 2008

There's a great pleasure in talking to veteran performers.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature

by BWW News Desk — December 21, 2007

Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.