BWW Review: CINDERELLA at City Center
by Amber Adams
- Mar 26, 2021
Now through March 28, the big idea for Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (originally filmed in 20217) brings a whole new yet historical meaning to the cinder in the Cinderella.
New York City Center Presents MATTHEW BOURNE'S NEW ADVENTURES FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 1, 2021
New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler today announced Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Festival, a month-long digital festival featuring four of the most beloved New Adventures productions filmed live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
The New Adventures Production of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Turned the Tides of Ballet at The Ahmanson
by Valerie-Jean Miller
- Dec 14, 2019
The Tides have changed, not so much from Global Warning, but through Matthew Bourne's latest, revised version of his creation 'Swan Lake.'
Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, this 'Swan Lake' is perhaps still best known for switching the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered conventions, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm. Collecting over 30 international accolades including an Olivier Award in the UK and three Tony Awards on Broadway, Matthew Bourne's powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is a passionate and contemporary 'Swan Lake' for our times.
Casting Announced for Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 12, 2019
New York City Center today announced casting for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Following runs in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., Bourne's passionate and contemporary Swan Lake will play New York City Center January 30 - February 9, 2020. Los Angeles Times recently raved, 'Bourne's dance-drama will make you laugh, break your heart and dazzle you.'
BWW Review: Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE a Joyful Holiday Treat
by Don Grigware
- Dec 6, 2019
In training for the acting profession yours truly studied ballet, and I was always the first to throw the line off. I could not dance...ballet or any other form. I know so little about dance, then how can I write about it? Well, when Matthew Bourne is involved, I am envelopped in magic. What a treat to attend a Matthew Bourne event! Yes, his ballet productions are events ... filled with magical storytelling without a word of dialogue. Like singers or actors, the ensemble tell the story through movement, with Tchaikovsky's gorgeous music to back it up. It's breathtakingly beautiful. Anger, violence and at the opposite extreme, sensual appeal, blatant or subdued, and love are the most readily reognized emotions in this art form.
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Casting Is Set For Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE At The Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 19, 2019
Casting is set for Matthew Bourne's a?oeSwan Lakea?? from New Adventures, which will be presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre December 3, 2019 through January 5, 2020. With direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne and music by Tchaikovsky, a?oeSwan Lakea?? will open on December 5 at 8 p.m.
BWW Review: MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, Bristol Hippodrome
by Kerrie Nicholson
- Mar 13, 2019
When Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake received its world premiere in 1995, it ripped up the rulebook in terms of traditional dance and storytelling. It won over 30 awards internationally, including three Tonys and an Olivier Award, and paved the way for new generations of young male dancers.
Returning in 2018 with a reimagining for the 21st century, this new production proves its legacy is as captivating, powerful and imaginative as it ever was.
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