Boston Ballet Presents Next Generation in May
Boston Ballet School (BBS) presents Next Generation, a one-night-only performance showcasing young artists of Boston Ballet II, Boston Ballet School, Graduate program, and the Professional Division at Walnut Hill School for the Arts.
Boston Ballet School Begins The 2021"2022 School Year
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces Boston Ballet School's (BBS) Director Margaret Tracey's decision to pursue new opportunities, new official school sponsors, COVID-19 protocols, and details on student participation in The Nutcracker.
Boston Ballet Presents GISELLE
Boston Ballet opens its 56th season with Giselle, one of the most beloved and enduring cornerstones of classical ballet. Legendary Boston Ballet ballerina and Ballet Master Larissa Ponomarenko passes the torch to the next generation of dancers with her adaptation of this historical masterpiece. Giselle runs September 19-29 at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
Theater For The New City, Crystal Field Presents 'Sleep F$@cking: Revision'
'Sleep F$@cking: Revision' by Margot Mejia is an exploration of the physical experience of writing and revising a work that delves into a troubled writer's mind. Wine-addled and in a mire of insomnia, a character named John begins to lose sight of what is real and what is the novel. The world of the play and the novel overlap and become one, as John physically enters his book and the stage is overtaken by both realities, making both him and the audience question their interpretation of events. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
Theater For The New City, Crystal Field Presents 'Sleep F$@cking: Revision'
'Sleep F$@cking: Revision' by Margot Mejia is an exploration of the physical experience of writing and revising a work that delves into a troubled writer's mind. Wine-addled and in a mire of insomnia, a character named John begins to lose sight of what is real and what is the novel. The world of the play and the novel overlap and become one, as John physically enters his book and the stage is overtaken by both realities, making both him and the audience question their interpretation of events. Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival will present the play's world premiere August 26 to September 4.
Paola Hartley, Karl Condon And Ilya Kozadayev and More Will Be On Faculty For Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive
ZHONG-JING FANG, soloist of American Ballet Theatre, PAOLA HARTLEY, former principal dancer of Ballet Arizona, KARL CONDON, former principal dancer of the Boston Ballet, and ILYA KOZADAYEV, former soloist of the Houston Ballet will be on the Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive to be held in Shreveport, Louisiana. Zhong-Jing Fang and Paola Hartley will be on the faculty from July 23-27, 2018, and Karl Condon and Ilya Kozadayev will be on the faculty from July 30-August 3, 2018.
Ocean Grove Hosts Summer Organ Recital Series
Once again, the whispers, thunder and wonders of the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ will ring out during The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA)'s Free Organ Recital Series, a signature part of its summer-long program of family entertainment. OGCMA's Pipe Organ is among the largest in the world and is the heart-beat of this Christian Victorian resort on the Jersey Shore. The historic 11,000-pipe instrument was built and installed in 1908 with original design innovations that became standard elements still extant in modern organ construction. It is made of over 40,000 feet of California No. 1 Sugar Pine and weighs 20-25 tons. In its illustrious 109-year history, this remarkable instrument has been played by numerous distinguished organists, including Will C. MacFarlane, Clarence Kohlman, Josephine Eddowes, Harold Fix, Clarence Reynolds, Beverly Davis, Jon Quinn, and Robert Carwithin. Order tickets by phone at 800-590-4064 or online at www.oceangrove.org.
YouTube Orders Pilot for Comedy HIGH & TIGHT Starring Sung Kang and Danny Pudi
YouTube Red has ordered a pilot for HIGH & TIGHT, a new comedy starring Sung Kang (Power, Fast Five, Better Luck Tomorrow)and Danny Pudi (Community, Powerless). HIGH & TIGHT is a baseball buddy comedy about a young translator forced far beyond his comfort zone when he's hired as the full-time interpreter-slash-babysitter for LA's newly-signed and ill-behaved star Korean outfielder.
Boston Ballet Presents CLASSIC BALANCHINE
Boston Ballet presents Classic Balanchine, an array of iconic and diverse works by esteemed choreographer George Balanchine. The program opens with Balanchine's allegorical Prodigal Son, a powerful tale of sin and redemption, followed by the return of Stravinsky Violin Concerto, a tribute to his friendship and frequent collaborations with the celebrated composer. The Company premiere of Balanchine's dreamlikeChaconne concludes the program. Classic Balanchine runs May 17–June 9, 2018, at the Boston Opera House.
Ask Any Dancer. Taking Class Makes You Feel Happy.
Get ready for spring in the Marblehead School of Ballet's (MSB) adult ballet class on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the studio, located at 115 Pleasant Street, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Dancers with elementary and intermediate levels of are invited to register for a series or drop-in and take a dance class.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites to Sniff Out Cancer at Joe's Pub!
Stars from Broadway's Hamilton, Wicked, Rent, The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Allegiance, Godspell, Sweet Charity, A Chorus Line, and some surprise celebrity special guests united last night for the first annual all-star benefit concert BROADWAY SNIFFS OUT CANCER. The show was presented at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater to raise money to train our canine friends to save lives, as well as honoring of the loved ones we've lost to cancer.
Boston Ballet School Recognized as Partner School of Prix de Lausanne
Boston Ballet School (BBS) has been recognized as an official Partner School of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne. The Prix de Lausanne is one of the oldest and most reputable ballet competitions with a mission of placing young dancers in the best schools and providing scholarships for their training. The Prix de Lausanne's community of Partner Schools and Companies includes some of the most respected institutions in the world including San Francisco Ballet School, School of American Ballet, and The Royal Ballet School, among others.
Boston Ballet School Named Official Partner School of the Prix de Lausanne
Boston Ballet School (BBS) has been recognized as an official Partner School of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne. The Prix de Lausanne is one of the oldest and most reputable ballet competitions with a mission of placing young dancers in the best schools and providing scholarships for their training. The Prix de Lausanne's community of Partner Schools and Companies includes some of the most respected institutions in the world including San Francisco Ballet School, School of American Ballet, and The Royal Ballet School, among others.
More Than 50 Actors Set for Blank Theatre's 23rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
More than 50 actors are set to participate in The Blank Theatre's 23rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival, including Deborah S. Craig (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Julie Gonzalo (Dallas), Echo Kellum (Sean Saves the World, Ben & Kate), Missi Pyle (Gone Girl), Sara Rue (Rules of Engagement, Impastor), Lindsey Shaw (Pretty Little Liars), and Virginia Williams (Fairly Legal). Twelve winning plays by young playwrights aged 12-19 from seven different states will be presented during this year's festival at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood, running from June 4-28.