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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Sadler's Wells Sampled, review: Dance selection box highlights range of London's venues by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Boundaries are broken down in fun event that provides tasters for those on the hunt for something new

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Peeping Tom: Child (Kind), review – A peculiar and gruesome look at childhood by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

As strange as it is insightful, the Belgian physical theatre company's latest production is a dangerous treat

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:06AM
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Friday, December 13, 2019

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes review, Sadler's Wells: A gorgeous swirl of storytelling and style by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Adam Cooper brings real weight to the role of Lermontov in this dance revival

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:12AM
Sunday, December 8, 2019

McGregor + Mugler, London Coliseum review: a shiny collaboration that never adds up by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Bringing together choreographer Wayne McGregor and fashion designer Thierry Mugler is an intriguing idea that just peters out

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:48AM
Friday, November 29, 2019

Coppélia at The Royal Ballet, review: A splendid alternative tale of dancing dolls for the festive season by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Francesca Hayward showed her sense of comedy and mischief as Swanilda on the show's opening night

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:03AM
Friday, October 11, 2019

The Royal Ballet, Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House review: 'Rigorous production ranges from prickly to serene' by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Gorgeously lucid programme celebrates the centenary of contemporary dance pioneer Merce Cunningham

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:48AM
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Manon review, Royal Opera House: New season opens with clean dancing and dramatic gusto by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Latest interpretation of one of the Royal Ballet Company's most popular works stars Sarah Lamb in a fluent and touching performance of the title role

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:54AM
Friday, August 16, 2019

Don Quixote, The Bolshoi Ballet, review: Production romps and bustles with Russo-Spanish élan by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Antonina Chapkina, who plays the Queen of the Dryads, is touchingly regal, though she pushes too hard in her demanding solo

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:33AM
Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Opera House, review: Spartacus production is blockbusting business as usual for celebrated Moscow company by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

From the leads to the corps de ballet, there's a shared certainty about this company, a power without strain

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Sombras, Sadler's Wells, review: Sara Baras' flexible footwork opens London's Flamenco Festival with style by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The flamenco superstar whirls and poses in a performance filled with taut unison dances and moments of improvisation

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:03AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Birmingham Royal Ballet, (Un)leashed, Sadler's Wells, review: Laura Day is a pugnacious female Peter in urban take on Peter and the Wolf by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

A new triple bill of works by female choreographers, including Ruth Brill's contemporary take on Sergei Prokofiev's classic

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:48AM
Friday, June 21, 2019

The Mother review, Queen Elizabeth Hall: Feverish images spill off the stage in one of Hans Christian Andersen's most unnerving tales by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

As well as the poverty and sickness of Andersen's tale, this production stresses the more everyday terrors of parenthood

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:18AM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

San Francisco Ballet, Sadler's Wells, review: Sunny, athletic and assured by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

A mix of fresh dance invention, particularly in gorgeous work for the corps de ballet, and thoughtful exploration

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:42AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Sergei Polunin review, London Palladium: None of the splashiness of Polunin's first ventures by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The bad boy of the ballet world takes to the stage in a new mixed programme of three one-act ballets: 'Fraudulent Smile', 'Paradox' and 'Sacré'

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:54AM
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Rambert review, Sadler's Wells: This triple bill is a very mixed bag by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The contemporary dance company performs early works by Wayne McGregor and Hofesh Schechter, along with a new hip-hop influenced piece by Marion Motin

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:12AM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Medusa, The Royal Ballet, review: A thoughtful but inconclusive take on the violence of Greek myth by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Natalia Osipova, who plays Medusa, is an extraordinary ballerina who combines bold technique with fierce dramatic conviction

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:18AM
Sunday, May 5, 2019

Breakin' Convention, Sadler's Wells, London review: Festival of hip hop dance theatre boasts incredible range by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Back for its 16th year, the festival can take in big names and emerging stars, from teenaged breakdancers to the stupendous South Korean Jinjo Crew

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:18AM
Monday, April 29, 2019

Israel Galván, Sadler's Wells, London review: A mix of pratfalls and real exploration by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Watching 'La Fiesta' sometimes feels like being the only sober person at a party that has already gone on far too long

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:22AM
Friday, April 5, 2019

She Persisted, Sadler's Wells, review: Powerful evening of works staged by women by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The programme, consisting of Broken Wings and The Rite of Spring, follows the success of 2016's She Said

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:21AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Romeo and Juliet, Royal Opera House review: Classic tragedy feels fresh and packed with life by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

From the star-crossed lovers of Lauren Cuthbertson and Matthew Ball to the bite of the sword fights, it's an urgent blend of lyricism, storytelling and feeling

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:03AM
Monday, March 11, 2019

Victoria review, Leeds Grand Theatre, Northern Ballet: Superb performances make for fine company work by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Thoughtful, ambitious and vividly danced, it's another success for a company going from strength to strength

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:11AM
Monday, March 4, 2019
Saturday, February 16, 2019

Don Quixote, Royal Opera House, review: Colourful production lit up by knockout performances by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The Royal Ballet succeeded in delivering the audience showstoppers on opening night

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:24AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Tango Fire, The Peacock, London: A stripped-down spectacular by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

In a crowded field, German Cornejo's troupe is one of the most popular touring tango companies

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:12AM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Manon, London Coliseum, review: English National Ballet production features blazing performance from Alina Cojocaru by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

She lives in the moment, the character's conflicting wants playing out through her ardent dancing as much as her expressive face

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:32AM
Friday, January 4, 2019

Swan Lake, London Coliseum, review: English National Ballet's traditional production is danced with lively confidence by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Tamara Rojo's casting of Isaac Hernández as the prince is vindicated by his bravura performance

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:18AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Les Patineurs, Winter Dreams and The Concert review, Royal Ballet: A soufflé of an evening, with a very heavy middle by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

In recent years, The Royal Ballet has regularly presented a festive mixed programme, an alternative to the Christmassy charms of The Nutcracker

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:12AM
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Sadler's Wells, review: All-male reinvention of the world's favourite ballet is still a marvel by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

First seen in 1995, this revival of Matthew Bourne's spellbinding production is as urgent as ever

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:36AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Nutcracker review, Royal Ballet, London: Inevitable Christmas performance has gorgeous dancing and impressive production by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Anna Rose O'Sullivan, who danced Clara on opening night, is rising through the company's ranks and is well matched with the Nutcracker of Marcelino Sambé, whose star is already well risen

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:18AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards