The Sleeping Beauty is one of the classical ballet’s most technically difficult yet visually dynamic works — a ballet by which ballet companies are judged.
Robert Simpson sums up what keeps him going: “I’m always excited about whatever is over the next hill,” says the Houston Chamber Choir’s founder and artistic director.
The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston presents the 12th Houston Jewish Film Festival, with 27 films over 16 days, March 5-20, 2016, at various venues, including the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, the MFAH, Holocaust Museum Houston, Sundance Cinemas and Congregation Beth Jacob in Galveston.
A + C editor in chief Nancy Wozny visited with Houston Ballet principal and Dallas native Sara Webb about Stevenson's beloved ballet and the challenges and joys of the role.
Linda Phenix returns to directing with the Theatre LaB Houston production of TJ Dawe and Rita Bozi's romantic comedy of chance, 52 Pick-Up, featuring Houston acting couple, Robin Van Zandt and James Monaghan, Feb. 5-28 at the MATCH. Like the name of the card game, 52 Pick-Up involves the actors throwing the cards into the air to determine the order of the scenes.
The Sleeping Beauty, the big hit of 19th century czarist ballet, continues to be performed all over the globe. When Ben Stevenson created his lavish version for Houston Ballet in 1990, the company also had a hit.
There are two opportunities in Texas to experience the wonder of Catherine Turocy's New York Baroque Dance Company, one of the leading historical dance troupes in the nation.