Holograms, Ancient Myths, and Aerial Silks Come Together in CWRU’s Department of Dance’s ‘Voyages’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato Mythology and technology take center stage in Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) Department of Dance’s fall production, Voyages.  Running November 1-9, 2024, at the University’s Mather Dance Center, Voyages includes two new dance works plus reprises from last year of Martha Graham’s modern dance masterwork, “Cave of the Heart,” and Department of Dance chair Karen Potter’s aerial silks duet, “Into the Wind.”  … Continue reading Holograms, Ancient Myths, and Aerial Silks Come Together in CWRU’s Department of Dance’s ‘Voyages’ [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Ballet Brings the Fright to Open its New Dance Season [PREVIEW]

Cleveland Ballet Dracula and The Masque of the Red DeathMimi Ohio Theatre – Playhouse SquareOctober 18 & 19, 2024 By Steve Sucato Cleveland Ballet embraces the macabre spirit of Halloween to open its 2024-25 season on October 18 & 19 at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre. Continuing the artistic relationship cultivated last season by Cleveland Ballet’s new artistic director, Timour Bourtasenkov, the company will present four … Continue reading Cleveland Ballet Brings the Fright to Open its New Dance Season [PREVIEW]

Classic Hollywood Glitz, Glamour, and Dance and Music Entertainment are Brought to Life in ‘Strictly Gershwin’ [PREVIEW]

By Steve Sucato The iconic Jazz Age music of American songwriting team George and Ira Gershwin is celebrated in the dance and music extravaganza Strictly Gershwin this weekend, October 4-6, at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre. Co-commissioned initially by Playhouse Square President & CEO Craig HassallAM while at the English National Ballet, Royal Albert Hall, and Raymond Gubbay, Ltd., Strictly Gershwin is a two-hour celebration … Continue reading Classic Hollywood Glitz, Glamour, and Dance and Music Entertainment are Brought to Life in ‘Strictly Gershwin’ [PREVIEW]