The Daily of the University of Washington

Under the stage: The musicians behind PNB’s ‘The Nutcracker’

For example, dancers with PNB often perform different choreography on different days. Corps de Ballet dancer Zsilas Michael ...
Seattle Times

Rant and Rave: Reader enjoyed ‘The Nutcracker’ after many years

RAVE to our Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “Nutcracker.” We haven’t been in almost 15 years, but our 25-year-old daughter surprised us with tickets. The Ian Falconer set designs, colorful and whimsical ...
The New York Times

How a ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina Spends a Day of Business and Dance

Performances in N.Y.C. Routine Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she’s doing her makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings as she sews pointe ...
komonews

Seattle welcomes 2026 with Space Needle firework show despite foggy conditions

SEATTLE — Seattle rang in the new year with the Space Needle's iconic fireworks and light show on New Year's Eve, with crowds of spectators gathered to watch the fireworks. The event featured a drone ...
BroadwayWorld

Interview: Melissa Barak and Julia Rivera on 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET

How did Melissa Barak (Artistic Director) and Julia Rivera (Executive Director) decide on which three ballets to present and ...
The New York Times

Georgian National Ballet Brings Country’s Folk Dance to New York

Performances in N.Y.C. The Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili brings its blazing version of the country’s folk dances to New York. The Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili brings its blazing version ...
BroadwayWorld

Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Federal Way, WA! at Federal Way PAEC

Step into the world of Swan Lake – a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This ...
Santa Barbara Independent

State Street Ballet and the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra Perform an Out-of-This-World ‘Nutcracker’

What a night of magical dancing and magnificent music! State Street Ballet (SSB) and the Grand Orchestra of Opera San Luis Obispo, under the baton of Brian Asher Alhadeff, are a dream team, with ...
Seattle Times

Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor: ‘This is your city’

Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle mayor Friday in a ceremony that marked the beginning of an era at City Hall that will test her core campaign pledge that progressives can deliver results. Wilson, ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Mississippi governor grants a second rare clemency to Maurice Taylor

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Maurice Taylor, who was serving a 20-year sentence for conspiracy to sell a controlled substance. Taylor's sentence was found to be illegal, as the ...
PBS

"Liquorice Allsorts" in "Nutcracker" from English National Ballet

Experience an excerpt from "Liquorice Allsorts" from "Nutcracker." This reimagined presentation of Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles features Rentaro Nakaaki, Ivana Bueno, Laura Hussey, and the ...