Columbus’ Major Arts Organization’s Co-Production of ‘West Side Story’ is One for the Ages [REVIEW]

BalletMet, CAPA, Columbus Symphony, and Opera Columbus – West Side StoryOhio TheatreColumbus, OhioFebruary 13-16, 2025By Steve Sucato Columbus, Ohio, is home to an unusually collaborative performing arts community. The city’s major arts organizations, including its professional symphony, opera company, and ballet company, frequently join together to create magical productions for area audiences. It’s a level of participation that most cities its size don’t come close … Continue reading Columbus’ Major Arts Organization’s Co-Production of ‘West Side Story’ is One for the Ages [REVIEW]

A Conversation With Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet’s New Artistic Director

By Steve Sucato This past June, Columbus, Ohio’s BalletMet named Remi Wörtmeyer as its new artistic director. The choreographer, visual artist, fashion designer, and former dancer became BalletMet’s sixth director since its founding in 1978. He succeeds Edwaard Liang, who is now the artistic director of The Washington Ballet. Born and raised in Australia, Wörtmeyer had a notable career as a dancer with The Australian Ballet, American Ballet … Continue reading A Conversation With Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet’s New Artistic Director

Contemporary Ballet, Scandinavian Kulning, Bluegrass and Old-time Music come together in Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ [VIDEO PREVIEW]

The production entitled Ramblin’, at downtown Washington, D.C.’s Sydney Harman Hall will feature Tony Award®-winning band The Red Clay Ramblers playing live. Continue reading Contemporary Ballet, Scandinavian Kulning, Bluegrass and Old-time Music come together in Chamber Dance Project’s Ramblin’ [VIDEO PREVIEW]