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Classical music and dance shows to see this fall in L.A., O.C.
Gustavo Dudamel returns to conduct Beethoven at Walt Disney Concert Hall, his replacement, Daniel Harding, makes his first appearance, Domingo Hindoyan leads LA Opera for the first time and Los Angeles Ballet debuts at the Hollywood Bowl, among other highlights.
PNB’s ‘Giselle’ arguably one of the best to see
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s lively and rigorous reconstruction of “Giselle" is onstage through April 19.
April 30 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
The Vacaville Ballet Company presents Mary Poppins on Friday at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. Shows are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
What did Timothée Chalamet say about ballet and opera? The controversy explained.
Chalamet's comments about ballet and opera have ruffled feathers.
PS5 "bullet ballet" game Saros gets a big update to make it both easier and harder
PS5 shooter Saros gets a big update. You can modify the game to make it both easier and harder now, and slow time to give yourself more time to think.
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre moves to the next level with new professional program. Here's how.
"This is big for us," co-artistic director Rebecca Acosta said. This program marks the first time professional dancers have been hired to dance principle roles for the entirety of the season.
Syracuse City Ballet Bringing 'Dracula' to Rome's Capitol Theatre
Syracuse City Ballet will present "Dracula" at The Capitol Theatre in Rome this fall.
The One Gala is a record-breaking $1 million success
COLORADO BALLET Denver News: In the 20 years that Gil Boggs has been the artistic director of Colorado Ballet, the company has been on an upward trajectory; its stature rising from mixed local reviews to the national acclaim it now enjoys. Boggs’ tenure was celebrated at the company’s April 16 fundraiser, The One Gala, a black-tie fete where the 655 guests raised a record $1 million. Chairwoman Jill Anschutz and mistress of ceremonies Lauren Whitney were just […]
Charlize Theron slams Timothée Chalamet's 'reckless' ballet comment: 'I hope I run into him one day'
Charlize Theron slammed Timothée Chalamet's recent 'reckless' comment about ballet: 'In 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live.'
Karla Sofia Gascón has entered the chat. The controversial actress weighs in on Timothée Chalamet’s opera and ballet drama
Karla Sofia Gascón weighs in on Timothée Chalamet’s opera and ballet drama: 'Best of luck with the awards'
Things to do this weekend and beyond in Gainesville and Alachua County
Looking for that perfect Halloween costume? Check out Dance Alive National Ballet and Next Generation's Great Halloween Costume Sale.
Timothée Chalamet in hot water after saying ‘no one cares’ about ballet, opera
“Timmy, I didn’t realize you were a world-class dancer or opera singer who simply chose not pursue it because acting’s more popular!”
Madison Ballet defies convention with shoulder rolls and combat boots
The ballet’s Feb. 13-15 program, ‘Re: Focus: Pointes of View’ in Overture Center, spotlights traditional techniques in nontraditional (and playful) ways.
Ballet Student Jessica Wang Makes Tiaras Her Business
Pointe is for the serious ballet dancer, providing valuable training and career advice for students and young professionals.
ENTERTAINMENT: Ballet Arkansas creates ‘Origins’ in North Little Rock; Helena hosts Jazz on the River
Ballet Arkansas has moved its season-closing contemporary production, “Origins,” to the new North Little Rock Event Center, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Why Jane Fonda showed up at a San Francisco ballet this weekend
Jane Fonda appears at Alonzo King Lines Ballet performance in San Francisco, backing the arts as concerns grow over funding, leadership changes and political influence.
The 'Ballet Reign' YouTube channel brings Gen Z vibes to the art form
The whimsical YouTube channel Ballet Reign posts explainer videos about classic ballets and dancers, bringing edgy, fun Gen Z vibes to an art form known for attracting an older crowd. The online response is effusive and growing.
Flash sale drops ticket prices for NYC’s upcoming ‘Ballet of Lights’ show
The “Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show” comes to NYC on March 8 and April 4.
ENTERTAINMENT: Watercolor exhibition opens at LR Visitor Center; Festival Ballet sets season
Watercolors by Laura Remmel Powers go on display with a 6-7:30 p.m. reception Tuesday at the Little Rock Visitor Information Center.
Celebrating Small Business: Crossroads
Brooke Luminelli missed out on learning ballet at a young age. She was 10 by the time she fell in love with the classic dance form.
ENTERTAINMENT: Jazz concert aids foundation; ‘Gatsby’ opens ballet season
Ballet Arkansas will open its 2026-27 season with the world premiere of “The Great Gatsby,” Oct. 23-25 at a venue to be announced. Set on a jazz score, it’s a full realization of a ballet the company first staged in 2021, with “immersive theatrical elements,” according to a news release.
Entertainment calendar
Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, June 11, 2026 SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs. BalletX, 7:30 pm and 10 pm. www.spac.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY…
Photos show Baghdad Ballet Academy students taking the stage at Baghdad’s Al-Sinbad Theater
BAGHDAD (AP) — Students from Baghdad’s Ballet Academy performed a production titled “Mermaid” before an audience at Al-Sinbad Theater on Friday. Wearing colorful costumes, dancers of different ages presented solo and ensemble routines, moving through choreographed formations, leaps and turns...
Photos: 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet comes to King Center in Melbourne
Take a look: Photos of "Sleeping Beauty," Tchaikovsky's ballet presented at the King Center in Melbourne on Dec. 28, 2025.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
High-potency hemp products are hurting Colorado kids
By Heidi Lawrence Six years ago, my daughter, by most metrics, was a typical overachieving teenager. She was a straight-A, pre-professional ballet dancer. She loved school and art, had lots of friends, and above all else, she was kind, funny and driven. Unfortunately, her life was derailed upon her discovery and usage of THC. I […]
Lori Petty says Patrick Swayze would do ‘ballet in the air’ while skydiving during ‘Point Break’ shoot
Lori Petty recalls skydiving, air ballet, and more memories of Patrick Swayze on the set of ‘Point Break,’ as the film marks its 35th anniversary.
90 Ideas in 90 Minutes: Blaire Massa
Measure belonging, not just outputCompanies are exceptionally good at measuring transactions. At Ballet Des Moines, we know exactly how many tickets we sell, how many students attend our programs, how many dollars we raise. But those numbers look backward, not forward. We wanted to find out whether people were going to come back. So we…
Entertainment events canceled in Portland due to visa issues
Portland Ovations, which books entertainment events, says it’s had to cancel two different upcoming performances because of visa issues.
Politics Unusual: Governors debate discussion, ballet props
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with politics strategists to discuss the recent New York gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Also, a conversation with the executive director of Citizens Union about the five ballot propositions.
DPAA: WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT AT OUR DOORSTEP
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Dayton Opera and The Dayton Ballet. will come together this coming weekend (Sept. 26-27) to perform West Side Story.
Marigny Opera Ballet joins forces with Sweet Crude for two world premieres
One of the choreographers has has performed with the Joffrey Ballet, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet and other companies throughout the U.S. and Europe.
The 2026 Lookout List: Arts and Entertainment
Theaters, galleries, ballet, dancing, concerts, karaoke and dive bars: the arts and entertainment scene in Lane County is bursting at the seams with options for a night out, no matter what you’re into. (We’re a multifaceted kind of place; you can be just as into the fine arts as you are into belting at karaoke.)
📸 The maddest moments of the European week 👽
UCL, UEL, UECL — this is crazy! A closer look at the most captivating moments from this European week. The kilometer-long tunnel at Bologna’s stadium!When Olise does... ballet!We almost had the a...
Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics
For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.
Photos show Baghdad Ballet Academy students taking the stage at Baghdad's Al-Sinbad Theater
BAGHDAD (AP) — Students from Baghdad’s Ballet Academy performed a production titled “Mermaid” before an audience at Al-Sinbad Theater on Friday.
Syracuse City Ballet Brings 'Dracula' to Rome's Capitol Theatre
Syracuse City Ballet will present "Dracula" at The Capitol Theatre in Rome this fall.
Ford Center Sets the Stage for a New Season of Entertainment
Shows range from Glenn Miller Orchestra and 'Bee Gees Gold' to 'Mystic Pizza' and 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet
The Oscars had feathered gowns, K-pop lightsticks and ballet's revenge. Inside the strangest, funniest and most viral Oscar moments
Paul Thomas Anderson wins big for "One Battle After Another," Michael B. Jordan nabs Best Actor over Timothée Chalamet after last-minute controversy, and the stars dazzle at the 98th Academy Awards.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Dec. 5-12
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet ‘The Nutcracker,’ Dec. 5 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns in its 35th anniversary year to perform “The Nutcracker” between Dec. 5-7 at Aspen District Theater. The highly-anticipated performances will take place...
The most surprising Winter Olympics sports in history
Here are some of the most unusual Winter Olympic sports in history, from ski ballet and military patrol to dog sled racing and skijoring.
Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it.
According to the National Institutes of Health, less than a fifth of American adults aged 20 to 69 who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have ever used them.
Latest iOS 26.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Characters
The fourth iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 betas that Apple provided to developers today introduce nine new emoji characters. Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Orca Landslide There are also new skin tone modifiers people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears, as well as a gender neutral option for the ballet dancer emoji.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
Your guide to Gainesville arts, music and family fun
Pumpkin Bash, Tom Petty ballet, "Hadestown" and fall festivals headline a packed week of arts, music, theater and family-friendly events.
Matthew Hofer Joins State Street Ballet Board of Directors
Matthew Hofer Matthew Hofer, a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Natural Resources Department, has joined the Board of Directors of State
Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn’t regret taking it
Sara Mearns is one of the first dancers with the New York City Ballet to wear hearing aids during performances.
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering brings industry leaders to Petco Park
Exhibitors include Ballet Folklorico Moncayo, Children’s Museum of Discovery and the U.S. Navy, plus major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Genentech among others.
PNB costume shop brings designs to life with couture-like detail
The average costume at Pacific Northwest Ballet takes 100 hours to make. We get a special peek behind the scenes in the costume shop to see the makers' magic.
At 99, this Pasadena ballet teacher has no plans to stop dancing
Helga Monson de Kansky was once predicted to become ballet's next star. Instead, she chose a life with her family and a career as a dance instructor.
8 new emojis are coming to Apple products with iOS 26.4. Take a look.
New emojis include ballet dancers, a distorted face, a fight cloud, a sasquatch-like creature, a landslide, an orca, a trombone and a treasure chest.
Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet raises $183K, gets new endorsements for HD 42 race
'I am so honored to have so much support from leaders I admire.'
Ballet Des Moines brings summer tour to Brucemore
Join Ballet Des Moines at Brucemore on June 13 for a free, inspiring summer event featuring community arts activities, dance workshops and live performances.
Cuba’s cherished ballet tradition endures through daily blackouts and shortages
Cuba is facing severe challenges, with blackouts and shortages affecting daily life. Yet classical ballet remains a cherished cultural institution. The National Ballet School in the capital of Havana continues
Women run the White House at LSU, Baton Rouge Ballet's mixed bill and a vengeful spirit at Sullivan
Women run the White House at LSU, Baton Rouge Ballet's mixed-bill and a vengeful spirit at Sullivan Theater.