How The Nutcracker became the world’s most popular ballet, and why your kids should see it

Since its 1892 premiere in Moscow, Tchaikovsky’s final ballet score has continued to enrapture audiences. The State Ballet of ...
Hartford Courant

Ballet Theatre Company makes ‘The Nutcracker’ about candy, not cultural stereotypes

West Hartford’s Ballet Theatre Company takes its sugar plums seriously. It has turned its annual “Nutcracker” into a candy land. In doing so, it is also removing some of the visual elements of the ...
Independent Record

A 'sweet' performance: Allegro School of Dance prepares for upcoming production of 'Candy Land'

Perched on shelves inside closets, kids’ playrooms and dusty attics across America is an inconspicuous cardboard box. Boasting a nostalgic quality for many, the box’s contents – a simple board game – ...
The New York Times

What Is Ballet in the 21st Century? It’s All Over the Place.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook New York City Ballet wrapped up its 75th anniversary celebration at Lincoln Center this spring with a look to the future. But it ...

Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre

Misty Copeland, who became the first African American woman promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 85-year history, will take ...