All stories by Robert Sandla on BroadwayStars

Monday, January 30, 2023

What Would American Music Be Without Aaron Copland? by Robert Sandla

This season, the New York City Ballet premieres a new work by Justin Peck set to Copland's music. Here's why it's a perfect fit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM
Monday, December 19, 2022

Tschaikovsky's Swan Lake Is a Classic Now, But It Was a Disaster When It First Premiered by Robert Sandla

This season, the New York City Ballet is celebrating the composer, whose work took time to be fully appreciated.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM
Monday, February 10, 2020

How Tschaikovsky’s Swan Lake Changed Ballet Forever by Robert Sandla

The seminal work returns to the New York City Ballet February 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Patti LuPone Returns to the New York Philharmonic as Star of the 2019 Spring Gala by Robert Sandla

The gala evening celebrates LuPone's enduring relationship with the Philharmonic on May 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Annaleigh Ashford, Chris Jackson, Laura Osnes, and Aaron Tveit perform Bernstein’s Broadway December 31 by Robert Sandla

The Philharmonic rings in the New Year with Bernstein’s Broadway scores and Tony-winning talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Making Fantasy a Reality at American Ballet Theatre by Robert Sandla

The wigs and makeup professionals behind the scenes at ABT talk about achieving big effects without overwhelming the dancers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic