Critic's Notebook: In Savion Glover's 'Shuffle Along,' Tap's Reach Has Its Limits by Brian Seibert

Mr. Glover is joining the cast of this musical, but it has no role for a star dancer, unlike "Jelly's Last Jam" or "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk."

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Review: Arcane Collective Turns a Beckett Trilogy Into Physical Theater by Brian Seibert

"Return to Absence" and its companion, "Ebb," at New York Live Arts, took a silent-movie approach to adapting "Molloy," "Malone Dies" and "The Unnamable."

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'Cabin in the Sky': Translating a Dated Body Language by Brian Seibert

The musical, mostly forgotten since the 1940s, will be choreographed by Camille A. Brown for the Encores! series at City Center.

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Maurice Hines Opens His Heart in 'Tappin' Thru Life' by Brian Seibert

Mr. Hines, who has been performing for most of his life, uses his autobiographical show to teach the next generation and to keep memories alive.

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In 'Fiddler,' a Balancing Act to Rival Tevye's by Brian Seibert

Hofesh Shechter had never choreographed for a Broadway show, but his childhood experience led him to embrace the challenge of adjusting the work of Jerome Robbins.

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Review: 'Bolshoi Babylon,' Russia's Famed Ballet Troupe in a Scandal's Glare by Brian Seibert

This HBO documentary on the Bolshoi Ballet, directed by Nick Read, tells the story of the 2013 acid attack on its artistic director, arranged by a soloist in the troupe.

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Review: 'Antigona' Is Noche Flamenca's Teeming Take on the Greek Tragedy by Brian Seibert

Settling into a six-week run at West Park Presbyterian Church, the troupe has found ways to subtly mirror and amplify the emotions of its star.

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In 'Double It,' Going for That Circus Atmosphere by Brian Seibert

Chen Shi-Zheng, who created the pop-opera "Monkey: Journey to the West," encourages his troupe of young acrobats to goof off in his new production.

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Review: Michael Flatley's New Show Has Unicorns, Rainbows and Some Footwork, Too by Brian Seibert

"Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games" is your last chance to watch Mr. Flatley dancing. And with him, you'll get flames, fog-banks and explosions.

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Review: 'A Ballerina's Tale' Chronicles the Rise of Misty Copeland by Brian Seibert

Nelson George's documentary delves into the talent and drive " and the career-threatening injuries " of American Ballet Theater's first black female principal dancer.

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Christopher Wheeldon's 'An American in Paris' Brings Ballet Values to Broadway by Brian Seibert

As director and choreographer of "An American in Paris" at the Palace Theater, Mr. Wheeldon proves the power of wordless storytelling.

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Dance Review: American Dance Machine Troupe Debuts by Brian Seibert

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century, a repertory company for musical-theater dance, made its debut at the Joyce Theater on Tuesday.

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City Ballet Stars Land Major Musical Theater Roles by Brian Seibert

In a mix of happenstance and connections, three members of New York City Ballet will soon perform in major musicals.

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Sarasota Ballet Signs Artistic Director to 10-Year Contract by Brian Seibert

Iain Webb, a former dancer with The Royal Ballet, was first appointed to the position in 2007 on a four-year contract.

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Critic's Notebook: 'After Midnight' Harks Back to the Cotton Club Days by Brian Seibert

The only way virtuosic jazz tap has made it onto Broadway this century is in a vehicle that purports to jump back eight decades.    

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Performance Art Review: Brian Rogers's 'Hot Box' at Chocolate Factory by Brian Seibert

Brian Rogers's "Hot Box," at the Chocolate Factory, uses video projections and noise for its impact.

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Theater Review: 'Heat Wave' Revue at Queens Theater in the Park by Brian Seibert

The choreographer and style setter Jack Cole is celebrated in "Heat Wave," a musical revue.

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