by Leigh Witchel It’s great that Alexei Ratmansky made a new full-length ballet. That he chose to make “Of Love … More
Month: September 2022
Old Apostasy, New Clichés.
by Leigh Witchel The Paul Taylor Dance Company made up for lost time during the pandemic with a second New … More
What Do You Bring to Newcastle (or New York)?
by Leigh Witchel Pacific Northwest Ballet has always had a damned-if-it-does-damned-if-it-doesn’t time choosing repertory to visit us. Bring Balanchine – … More
Housekeeping – COVID edition
Hey all – After two years of blithely ignoring me, COVID paid a visit. It’s mild, and looking on the … More
Out of Context
by Leigh Witchel A simple question: Is “West Side Story” better, or even as good, without the story? For the … More
The Prodigal Nephew
by Leigh Witchel On its surface, “LIFTED” looked like a straightforward adaption of the parable of the prodigal son. Under … More
Giselle, Straight Up
by Leigh Witchel The arresting Operahuset in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, feels like a series of ramps, as if a … More
Familiarity
by Leigh Witchel Craft is predictable. It relies on following models that work. Battery’s Dance Festival’s indoor performance, the final … More
Return Engagement
by Leigh Witchel New Yorkers got to see a different side of The Sarasota Ballet this visit, as much a … More