The revolutionary choreographer's legacy shines in these three iconic works.
Suzanne WeissDanceCA,
The late Martha Graham was nothing less than an icon in the dance world, permanently revolutionizing the art form with her innovative choreography and methodology. The eponymous company that carries on her rich legacy brought a couple of her most ...
Mikhail Baryshnikov reinvents himself (again) in two one-acts adapted from Chekhov.
Suzanne WeissTheaterCA,
In real life Mikhail Baryshnikov is definitely not a Chekhov character. Instead of settling into a boring, if comfortable, retirement, the famed dancer (now in his mid-60s) is constantly reinventing himself. A brief early stint in the movies (“The Turning ...
The Lamplighters emphasize the effervescent in a sparkling new translation of this Viennese operetta.
Suzanne WeissMusicCA,
I’ll take mine mit schlag. The Bay Area’s venerable Lamplighters have departed from the usual Gilbert and Sullivan fare to serve up Johann Strauss II’s delectable Viennese concoction, “Die Fledermaus,” in a production that often is as fizzy as ...
The English choreographer attempts to depict "bodies misbehaving"--with mixed results.
Joanna G. HarrisDanceCA,
Wayne McGregor, the celebrated English choreographer “renowned for his groundbreaking collaborations across dance, film, music, visual art, technology and science,” presented a new work entitled “FAR” at YBCA.
According to McGregor’s notes, the work is inspired by Roy Porter’s ...
Joanna G. HarrisDanceSan Francisco,
Co-founder and Artistic Director Deborah Vaughan has led the Oakland based Dimensions Dance Theater for 40 years. I can remember well the early years under the mentorship of Ruth Beckford, whose teaching at the Oakland Recreation Department made it possible ...
Emily S. MendelArt & ArchitectureSan Francisco,
Swedish master Anders Zorn (1860-1920) may be the world’s finest under-appreciated artist. Unlike many renowned artists, Zorn’s heyday occurred during his lifetime. At 29, Zorn was made Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, the highest decoration in France at the World ...
Emily S. MendelArt & ArchitectureSan Francisco,
What distinguishes a fine contemporary artist from a master?
One may find the answer at the extraordinary “David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition.” Belying his age of 76, Hockney’s fabulous 398-piece show explores his brilliant talent, youthful enthusiasm, bountiful productivity ...
Suzanne WeissTheaterSan Francisco,
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice
Performed by the Kneehigh Theater of Cornwall
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, Calif.
Nov. 22, 2013 – Jan. 6, 2014
The ancient legend of Tristan and Yseult (or Isolde as she is more commonly spelled) is one ...
Suzanne WeissMusicSan Francisco,
Well honey, he can cut my hair anytime. Rossini’s Figaro, probably the most famous coiffeur in the world, is delightfully showcased in San Francisco Opera’s new production (with Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet) of “The Barber of Seville,” sparkling with ...
Joanna G. HarrisDanceSan Francisco,
Jo Kreiter has created Flyaway Productions “to engage political and social issues with the artistry of spinning, flying and exquisite suspension.” For “Give a Woman a Lift,” she has engaged six women to dance, climb the walls, swing and, throughout ...
