by jvranish | Jul 7, 2009 | 1, Off Stage
It turns out that I’ve known Billy Elliot since he was thirteen years old. Only this guy isn’t British — he’s hometown star Stephen Hanna, who plays Billy’s older self in the current Broadway hit. Back then he was a tiny blond phenom with...
by jvranish | Jul 4, 2009 | On the Road
So it’s summer, and for some, that means the beach. For me, that morphs into “Beach Birds” by modern dance master Merce Cunningham, whose continuing curiosity and sense of adventure over 90 years serve as an inspiration for this blog. The company...
by jvranish | Jun 29, 2009 | 1
After presenting the Bolsoi Ballet, Kennedy Center played host to England’s Royal Ballet. Read about it in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Share...
by jvranish | Jun 29, 2009 | On the Road
After taking a few days to visit with friends in Connecticut, I’ll turn to Jacob’s Pillow, one of America’s most venerable dance festivals, which is located in western Massachusetts. There I’ll be able to catch an encore performance Ballet...
by jvranish | Jun 27, 2009 | 1
I just saw The Royal Ballet’s “Manon” at Kennedy Center last night and came upon this rehearsal footage with the opening night cast. Enjoy! Share...
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