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Review: LONDON CITY BALLET: RESURGENCE, Sadler's Wells
by Louise Penn - Sep 13, 2024

Almost thirty years since they last performed, London City Ballet are making a return to their former home at Sadler's Wells this week. Artistic director Christopher Marney has assembled a small company of talented dancers and in this Resurgence programme, a mixture of classic pieces half-forgotten from the reportoire and new commissions.

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 30, 2024

Leeds based Northern Ballet always pack a punch when they visit London every May, and this time was no different, with Massimo Moricone’s slick and captivating Romeo and Juliet. This year’s touring production held extra poignancy, with the costumes and set requiring full restoration and repair from a devastating warehouse flood in 2015.

Premier Dancer Abigail Prudames Retires from Northern Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Premier Dancer Abigail Prudames will retire from Northern Ballet this June, after being part of the Company since 2011. 

London City Ballet Reveals Full Tour and Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

London City Ballet has announced its new company and details of its first season after a hiatus of almost 30 years.

Summer Exhibits Now Open At Overture Galleries
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

​​​​​​​ Overture Galleries' summer exhibitions delve into aspects of the vast natural world and beyond—from insights into the animal kingdom, to emotional portraiture and journeys to the mystical and surreal.

Photos: First Look At August Wilson's JITNEY At The Middletown Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

The Middletown Arts Center presents the final weekend of August Wilson’s Jitney, produced by the Dunbar Repertory Company and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., June 9-11, 2023. See photos from the production.

Photos: August Wilson's JITNEY Enters Final Weekend of Performances at Dunbar Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023

See photos of August Wilson's Jitney at Dunbar Repertory Company.

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 18, 2023

A visit from Leeds-based Northern Ballet every Spring at Sadler’s Wells is always a highlight of the dance calendar, and never more so when at their glittering best with their unique dance interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

Middletown Arts Center Presents August Wilson's JITNEY
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

The Middletown Arts Center will present August Wilson's Jitney, produced by the Dunbar Repertory Company and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., over two weekends, June 2-4 and 9-11.

Cast Revealed For Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY At Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet has announced principal casting for their performances of David Nixon CBE's The Great Gatsby at London's Sadler's Wells from the 16-20 May.   

Ryoichi Hirano, Principal of The Royal Ballet, Will Guest Perform in Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023

Northern Ballet has announced principal casting for their upcoming revival of David Nixon CBE’s The Great Gatsby.  

The Lost Colony Makes History While Honoring The Past for 85th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

Under direction of Jeff Whiting and Executive Director Chuck Still, the 85th Season of The Lost Colony will feature brand new theatrical technology (3D projections, dynamic lighting) to transform the experience for audiences attending the longest-running outdoor symphonic drama of the Tony Award recipient, beginning performances on May 27th.

BWW Review: CASANOVA at Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 12, 2022

Five years since its premiere, Kenneth Tindall’s Casanova remains a distinctive and highly engaging addition to Northern Ballet’s repertoire. It’s danced with confident storytelling by its cast and Christopher Oram’s set design is glossy and slick and of course, it’s pretty hot, this is all about seduction not smut. It’s only foible remains the heft of the narrative.

Gospel Jubilee Returns To Proctors On Saturday, April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022

Two years after the coronavirus pandemic forced its silence, the critically acclaimed Gospel Jubilee returns to Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Don't miss the largest highly anticipated gospel celebration in the Capital District at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. 

LISTEN: Adam Jacobs Talks Upcoming Docu-Concert and More on TAKE A BOW Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2021

Adam Jacobs joined Take A Bow this week. After his twin boys were born on the first day of rehearsal for Broadway, his outlook on the role of Aladdin quickly shifted. He inspires audiences when he shares that it took eight years to finally land the role of Simba in the Lion King. His story just reminds listeners to never give up on their dreams.

Elmhurst Ballet Company Announces 2019 Graduate Destinations
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2019

Following an exciting inaugural year that included performances in Birmingham, and in London at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells, dancers of the first-ever Elmhurst Ballet Company hand over the reins to the 2019 a?" 2020 graduate year students and bid farewell to Elmhurst Ballet School, the associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet, as they continue their professional paths with a range of dance opportunities in the UK and overseas.

VIDEO: First Look at the UK Premiere of AMOUR
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2019

This is the UK professional premiere of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams (from the original French by Didier Van Cauwelaert).

Photo Flash: First Look at Gary Tushaw and Anna O'Byrne in AMOUR
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019

Get a first look below at the UK professional premiere of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams

Casting Announced For UK Professional Premiere of AMOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2019

Casting is  announced for the UK professional premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams (from the original French by Didier Van Cauwelaert).

Gary Tushaw, Anna O'Byrne, and More Will Lead the UK Professional Premiere of AMOUR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2019

Casting is today announced for the UK professional premiere at London's Charing Cross Theatre of Amour, a musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self belief, with music by multi award-winning Michel Legrand with English lyrics by Jeremy Sams (from the original French by Didier Van Cauwelaert).