It's a big deal to have an entire evening dedicated to your work, so kudos to Christopher Wheeldon, who's achieved this accolade in his early 50s. Wheeldon deserves recognition, as he's a renowned choreographer of skill and range with an ever-increasing canon. And Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works shows us the scope of the creative - from lyrical modern ballet to stylish jazz via contemporary explorations.
Episode 39 of 4Wall Sunday Roundtable will welcome lighting supervisors from the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, The Public Theater, and Penn & Teller. Join them to hear what it’s like working for a storied and established institution, as well as how they started in the business, why they love what they do and more.
Art Directors Guild award-nominated designer and illustrator Carl Sprague will design the set to Tom Gold's Blind Revelry (2018), which will have its New York City Premiere during the 2019 spring season of Tom Gold Dance, Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. Also on the Company's annual spring program are Gold's Significant Strangers (World Premiere) and a revival of his Counterpoint (2017).
As part of its 33 Ballets in 3 Weeks showcase, the New York City Ballet staged Stravinsky's 'Firebird' alongside three short, recent compositions. The show had a few imperfections-but also had several bracing, spectacular moments.
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