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(2014) Ovation proudly presents Big Ballet, a three-part series that chronicles the highs and lows of a plus-size amateur troupe mounting a production of Swan Lake. Led by ballet legend Wayne Sleep, who worked through his own size issues as the shortest dancer ever to debut on the Royal Ballet stage, and Prima Ballerina Monica Loughman, Big Ballet shows the world that it's not about the size of the dancer, but the size of the dancer's heart.


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BWW Dance Review: I MARRIED AN ANGEL at New York City Center Encores Photo BWW Dance Review: I MARRIED AN ANGEL at New York City Center Encores
by Barnett Serchuk - March 25, 2019

When the Rodgers and Hart musical, 'I Married An Angel,' opened in May of 1938, choreography by way of Mr. George Balanchine, Brooks Atkinson, the critic of the New York Times, rained applause down: '...George Balanchine has designed his most gorgeous ballet patterns...the central part of the Angel ...

American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions Photo American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2020

Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, Skylar Brandt, Thomas Forster, Calvin Royal III and Cassandra Trenary have been appointed to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Gabe Stone Shayer has been promoted to the rank of Soloist. The promotions, announced today by ABT Artistic Director Kevin M...

MUSE/IQUE to Present THE DUKE at Skirball Cultural Center and Huntington Library This Photo MUSE/IQUE to Present THE DUKE at Skirball Cultural Center and Huntington Library This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

MUSE/IQUE honors Duke Ellington in performances entitled THE DUKE: Ellington as America's Ultimate Renaissance Man, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby, Sunday, May 21, 7:30 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles and Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 pm at the Huntington Lib...

BWW Interview: Christopher Wheeldon Talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Movie Theaters Photo BWW Interview: Christopher Wheeldon Talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in Movie Theaters
by David Clarke - September 20, 2018

Taped during the 2017 London engagement, the Christopher Wheeldon directed and choreographed Tony-winning musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS comes to movie theaters in the United States on September 20 and 23. The live capture, distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, features the original Broadway stars in th...

American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions Photo American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2020

Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, Skylar Brandt, Thomas Forster, Calvin Royal III and Cassandra Trenary have been appointed to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Gabe Stone Shayer has been promoted to the rank of Soloist. The promotions, announced today by ABT Artistic Director Kevin M...

BWW Interview: Sarah Crabtree and Emma Southworth Discuss The Royal Opera House's Lin Photo BWW Interview: Sarah Crabtree and Emma Southworth Discuss The Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre and Open Up Project
by Gary Naylor - September 19, 2018

BWW talks to Sarah Crabtree and Emma Southworth about the Royal Opera House's Open Up Project and the new season at the Linbury Theatre....

Laura Benanti Joins Fox Pilot BIG LEAP Photo Laura Benanti Joins Fox Pilot BIG LEAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2020

Variety has reported that Laura Benanti has joined the cast of the Fox drama pilot a?oeBig Leap'. ...

THE BIG LEAP Gets Pilot Order at Fox Photo THE BIG LEAP Gets Pilot Order at Fox
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 28, 2020

Deadline reports that a ballet-centered comedy/drama has been greenlit at Fox. The pilot is called 'The Big Leap.'...

MUSE/IQUE to Present THE DUKE at Skirball Cultural Center and Huntington Library This Photo MUSE/IQUE to Present THE DUKE at Skirball Cultural Center and Huntington Library This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

MUSE/IQUE honors Duke Ellington in performances entitled THE DUKE: Ellington as America's Ultimate Renaissance Man, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby, Sunday, May 21, 7:30 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles and Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 pm at the Huntington Lib...

Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center Photo Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - February 17, 2023

The star-crossed story of Romeo and Juliet has certainly kept is relevance in the 426 years since William Shakespeare premiered his enduring play. Endlessly reinterpreted on stage, screen and song ever since, its leading interpretation through dance came in the mid-20th century ballet from Russian c...

Laura Benanti Joins Fox Pilot BIG LEAP Photo Laura Benanti Joins Fox Pilot BIG LEAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2020

Variety has reported that Laura Benanti has joined the cast of the Fox drama pilot a?oeBig Leap'. ...

BWW Interview: Ogunquit's AMERICAN IN PARIS: A Musical and Choreographic Conversation Photo BWW Interview: Ogunquit's AMERICAN IN PARIS: A Musical and Choreographic Conversation
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - July 22, 2018

'This is a period in history where art is rejuvenating the people. From a musical standpoint, An American in Paris depicts an interesting time in the European-American cultural exchange. The many colors of French, German, British music were being influenced by American sounds to create a new, singu...

Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is S'Wonderful at The Argyle Theater Photo Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is "S'Wonderful" at The Argyle Theater
by Nicholas Pontolillo - October 03, 2022

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Argyle Theater?...

Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center Photo Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - February 17, 2023

The star-crossed story of Romeo and Juliet has certainly kept is relevance in the 426 years since William Shakespeare premiered his enduring play. Endlessly reinterpreted on stage, screen and song ever since, its leading interpretation through dance came in the mid-20th century ballet from Russian c...






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