THIS IS YOUR LIFE: The First Ballet Inspired By Reality TV Comes To The Joyce 8/10-8/15

The recent trend of reality television has been taking over the airwaves and as of late Broadway with Burn The Floor, the new dance show featuring reality TV veterans Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff of ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars. Now, reality television has its eyes fixed upon The Joyce Theater by way of Young Soon Hue's This is Your Life, one of three pieces presented by Tulsa Ballet in their return to New York after 25 years.

Based loosely on the concept of the popular 1950s TV show of the same name in which celebrities and public figures would be surprised by family members and old friends as the host went through a biography of their life, Young Soon Hue's This is Your Life combines humor, acting and a dose of pop culture to tell the story of its characters through modern ballet and tango. Created for the company in the spring of 2008, This is Your Life is one of three performances being featured by Tulsa Ballet in their debut at The Joyce Theater.

In addition to This is Your Life Tulsa Ballet's Joyce debut will feature Nacho Duato's stunning Por Vos Muero and Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Elite Syncopation.

ABOUT TULSA BALLET

Tulsa Ballet was founded in 1956 by husband and wife, Roman Jasinski and Moscelyne Larkin, dancers internationally known for their style in the grand Ballet Russe tradition, and musician Rosalie Talbot. The artistic mission of the Company has remained constant throughout the years: To combine the beauty and joy expressed by dance with the drama and entertainment of the theatre.

Tulsa Ballet will perform according to the following schedule at The Joyce Theater from August 10 - 15: Monday - Wednesday at 7:30pm, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets for these performances are $19; $29; $39 (for Joyce members $19; $29) and can be arranged by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org. NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to change. For more information about Tulsa Ballet, please visit www.tulsaballet.org. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

Photo credit Walter McBride