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Imagination Abounds in Two New Nutcracker Productions [PREVIEWS]

By Steve SucatoDecember 8, 2023 ’Tis the season for Nutcracker, and that includes new productions. This month, Milwaukee Ballet and Orlando Ballet each present world premieres that reimagine the holiday ballet’s magical journey with a mix of tradition, cultural sensitivity, and imagination. Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet artistic director Michael Pink reconceptualizes his 2003 The Nutcracker with his new The Nutcracker: Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium. With his new production, Pink set out to solve … Continue reading Imagination Abounds in Two New Nutcracker Productions [PREVIEWS]

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Adam W. McKinney Named Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

By Steve Sucato for Pointe Magazine Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announced today that it has named Adam W. McKinney as its new artistic director, effective March 2023. McKinney becomes the company’s seventh artistic director and first director of color in PBT’s 54-year history. He will succeed Susan Jaffe, who recently took the helm at American Ballet Theatre. The 46-year-old McKinney is a former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance … Continue reading Adam W. McKinney Named Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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Milwaukee Ballet Announces  2022/23 Season Roster 

By Addie Prochnow – Company welcomes two new dancers and celebrates Pink’s 20th season –  Milwaukee, WI – September 27, 2022 – Michael Pink announced Milwaukee Ballet’s roster of dancers for the 2022/23 Season, his 20th leading the Company as Artistic Director. The Company of 24 dancers officially returned to Baumgartner Center for Dance this week to begin preparing for the Season of Timeless Tales.  Theatrical productions will include favorites from Pink’s choreographic repertoire in honor of his 20th anniversary: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Peter Pan, all to be performed at Marcus Performing … Continue reading Milwaukee Ballet Announces  2022/23 Season Roster 

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