In a Gender-Flipped Production of Cinderella, a Princess Rescues

Scottish Ballet recently held a rehearsal for “Cinders!,” a new version of “Cinderella” that challenges traditional gender dynamics in ballet. The ballet’s artistic director, Christopher Hampson, has decided to switch traditional gender roles by having a male version of Cinderella, known as Cinders, played by Evan Loudon. Marge Hendrick, usually a female ballerina, plays the…

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Review: At ‘Dancing With Glass,’ the Spotlight Rests on the Composer

In a recent dance performance, choreographers explored the music of Philip Glass and created unique interpretations of his compositions. The show, which featured pieces choreographed by renowned artists such as Lucinda Childs and Justin Peck, highlighted the diverse range of movements inspired by Glass’s music. Lucinda Childs, a long-time collaborator with Glass, presented a duet…

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film: 4 Takeaways From the Premiere

Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour Movie Highlights Song Performances, Destiny’s Child Reunion, and Blue Ivy’s Role Beyoncé’s highly anticipated “Renaissance” tour comes to life in her new movie, offering fans a front-row seat to the experience. The film showcases an array of performances and behind-the-scenes moments, but some notable omissions have left audiences wanting more. Despite the…

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Climate Protesters Interrupt Met Performance of Wagner’s ‘Tannhäuser’

The Metropolitan Opera in New York City was disrupted during the opening night of Richard Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” revival by climate protesters shouting “No Opera” from the balconies on Thursday night. The protesters, affiliated with the group Extinction Rebellion NYC, unfurled banners reading “No Opera On A Dead Planet,” leading Met officials to bring down the…

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