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[Broadway, 1956]
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Boston Ballet To Acquire Brookline Ballet School In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Boston Ballet School (BBS) will acquire local dance studio Brookline Ballet School, adding to its reach throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region. The purchase process is set to conclude in early 2025, with a goal of opening programming at the new location in July.
Review: ONEGIN, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jan 23, 2025

Cranko took the predictable love melodrama - I want you, I don't, actually I do, well now I don’t - and turned it into a full-length, 3 act ballet. It divides people - some love, some less so. I definitely think it has strong moments throughout, and an overall, refined structure that can't be denied. Add to that the layered, textured sets by Jürgen Rose and Tchaikovsky's lusher than lush score, and things are likely going to work out.
El INBAL Informa Sobre Nuevos Nombramientos
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) informan sobre los nuevos nombramientos al frente de la Compañía Nacional de Danza y en las direcciones del Museo Nacional de Arte, Museo Tamayo, Museo Nacional de San Carlos y en la Galería José María Velasco.
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez Awarded an OBE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2024

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced that Marianela Nuñez has been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to dance in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours.  
Guest Artists Set For Connecticut Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Connecticut Ballet, under the artistic direction of Brett Raphael, announced the celebrated guests artists who will appear in the company's 40th anniversary production of its holiday blockbuster, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. 
La Compañía Nacional De Danza Presentará Cuatro Estrenos En La Gala Celebrando El 90 Aniversario Del Palacio De Bellas Artes 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) presentan a la Compañía Nacional de Danza con una gala para celebrar el 90 aniversario del Palacio de Bellas Artes.  
Boston Ballet Announces 2024"2025 Company Roster
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024

Boston Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 company roster with three new dancers joining the main company and ten new dancers joining Boston Ballet II.
The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet Reveal Harrison James Will Be on Both Rosters This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, in partnership with Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet, have announced that Harrison James will perform as a Principal Dancer with both companies in the 2024/25 season.  
Cast Announced For First Two Weeks Of American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season At Metropolitan Opera House 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  
American Ballet Theatre to Host Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

This year, American Ballet Theatre will host its Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on Tuesday, May 14. Learn how to attend!
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season to Go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Tickets for ABT’s 2024 Summer season go on sale Monday, April 22 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office.
Boston Ballet Presents SPRING EXPERIENCE Concert This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

Experience the magic of spring with Boston Ballet's latest performance, featuring works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and a world premiere by Ken Ossola.
MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024

MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.
American Ballet Theatre to Present 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

American Ballet Theatre will host the 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May. Learn more about the event!
Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: DANSES CONCERTANTES/DIFFERENT DRUMMER/REQUIEM, Royal Opera House
by Matthew Paluch - Mar 21, 2024

The entire evening confirms MacMillan’s scope as a choreographer, but we knew that already right?
Jarod Curley, Carlos Gonzalez, And Jake Roxander Promoted To Soloist At American Ballet Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

Jarod Curley, Carlos Gonzalez, and Jake Roxander have been promoted to the rank of Soloist with American Ballet Theatre.
Youth America Grand Prix to Host STARS OF TODAY MEET THE STARS OF TOMORROW Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Youth America Grand Prix will host their “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow: Best of 25 years” Gala on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7pm at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Learn more about the gala here!
Video: NYC Ballet's Jovani Furlan on Justin Peck's ROTUNDA
by Joshua Wright - Jan 25, 2024

Watch as original cast member Jovani Furlan illustrates how punctuated repetition, choreographic tension, and the element of surprise effect the moods of an early rehearsal that Justin Peck sought in creating Rotunda.
Diversidad Y Presencia Nacional Artística En La Programación De La Compañía Nacional De Danza
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Diversidad y presencia nacional artística en la programación de la Compañía Nacional de Danza. Cerró el año con 123 funciones presenciales y 22 funciones virtuales, alcanzando a más de 100 mil personas.

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How many shows has John Cranko written?

John Cranko has written 2 shows including Cranks (Sketches/Lyrics), New Cranks (Conceiver).

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