THE HANGOVER REPORT – Catherine Hurlin is luminous in the title role of Ballet Theatre’s lovely production of Ashton’s SYLVIA

Last week, American Ballet Theatre continued its summers season at The Metropolitan Opera House by brining back its sumptuous production of Frederick Ashton’s Sylvia, one of the jewels in the … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A vibrant slate of offerings enliven the New York performing arts scene during these steamy dog days of summer

Who says that cultural activity dissipates in New York during the dog days of summer? To counteract this myth, I’ve come armed with a slate of happenings — most of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Story ballets then and now: ABT puts on a rock solid GISELLE and premieres Christopher Wheeldon’s THE WINTER’S TALE

Over the past few days, I was able to take in a pair of American Ballet Theatre’s full length story ballets — one representing the classic gold standard, the other … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Where physical theater meets dance: The 7 Fingers’ PASSENGERS arrives at PAC NYC and PILOBOLUS returns to The Joyce

This past week, I took in a pair of shows from two athletic companies whose respective aesthetics reside at the intersection of physical theater and dance. Here are my thoughts … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Dance roundup: Wayne McGregor’s underrated WOOLF WORKS returns, PAUL TAYLOR lights up The Joyce stage

This past week found American Ballet Theatre’s summer season in full swing with the return of an underrated full length work at The Metropolitan Opera House. Additionally, Paul Taylor Dance … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Chloe Misseldine absolutely stuns in American Ballet Theatre’s traditional, well-worn production of SWAN LAKE

This week marks the commencement of American Ballet Theatre’s full length story ballet-driven summer season at The Metropolitan Opera. This year, the company has opted to launch into the run … Continue Reading →

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs "The Holy Blues" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (photo courtesy of the company).

THE HANGOVER REPORT – AILEY returns to BAM with a spirituality-fueled bill, including a world premiere by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

This week, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has returned to the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. For this relatively short late spring engagement (performances conclude this Sunday), … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – June is bustin’ out all over: Ten shows to see this Pride Month

After a dreary, rainy lead-in, can you believe we’ve once again found ourselves in sunny June? That means Pride Month is upon us! In no particular order, here are my … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance roundup: Ayodele Casel reminisces on her roots in THE REMIX and Ballet Hispanico brings back CARMEN.MAQUIA

This week in dance, I was able to catch tap master Ayodele Casel reminisce on her roots at The Joyce Theater and Ballet Hispanico dance a full length story ballet … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Dance roundup: Bill T. Jones’s CURRICULUM III: PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS and Kyle Abraham’s WHEN WE FELL for City Ballet

In the world of dance, two of this past week’s highlights included the latest Bill T. Jones dance theater piece, as well as the live in-person version of a streamed … Continue Reading →