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Friday, April 18, 2025

It’s All Rhythm: A New Festival Embraces Percussive Dance by Brian Seibert and Mark Sommerfeld

The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Justin Peck’s New Americana, ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ by Joshua Barone and Mark Sommerfeld

At New York City Ballet, Peck’s “Copland Dance Episodes” brings the composer’s three classic ballet scores under one roof, at last.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:30PM
Monday, September 13, 2021

Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown. by Michael Paulson and Mark Sommerfeld

Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM