Behind the Costumes at Boston Ballet’s Onegin
Raw, romantic and riveting are the choice words I would use to describe Boston Ballet’s Onegin. Just like when I was a little girl, my mother and I made our way to… Read More
Boston Ballet’s Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler
Last week, I had the pleasure of experiencing magic with Boston Ballet as the company opened their 52nd season with Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier. Boston Ballet… Read More
Opening Night at Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Diana Albrecht, Kathryn Boren and Lauren Herfindahl As the dazzling month of December descends upon us today, I’m thrilled to share a few stunning images from Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker. I’ve written about this particular holiday performance (and ballet… Read More
Boston Ballet’s Swan Lake
Boston Ballet will mark the world premiere of Mikko Nissinen’s interpretation of Swan Lake this Thursday, October 30. The classic story of Odette, a princess-turned-swan, was originally composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875.… Read More
Style on Ice :: Sochi Winter Olympics
For the past week, I’ve been mesmerized by the tiers of crystals, layers of chiffon and abundance of color skating across the ice at the Sochi Winter Olympics. The Russian figure skating team… Read More
Cat Chat :: Boston Ballet’s 50th Anniversary
Joseph Gatti // La Bayadère by Gene Schiavone If you’re a regular reader, you already know how much I love the performing arts. If you’re new to Rue Le Chat, there’s still time to catch up… Read More
Boston Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty
Boston Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty captivates the soul, ignites the imagination and leaves one breathless. Growing up as an only child, my vivid imagination and tenacious creative spirit often provoked these senses… Read More
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker
I have been attending Boston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker for as long as I can remember. As a little girl, the elegant dancers floating effortlessly to the famed scores of Tchaikovsky… Read More
Boston Ballet’s Fall Program
Saturday night I attended Boston Ballet’s Fall Program at the Boston Opera House. The season opener featured a trio of modern and spellbinding works created by three of the most cutting-edge choreographers… Read More
Leap
Once a dancer, always a dancer…that’s my philosophy. As a former dancer for nearly 20 years, dance (particularly ballet) will forever hold the key to my heart. I remember attending Boston Ballet… Read More