Posts by Kris Eitland
Black Grace: Conjuring exquisite dances from ancient bones
Neil Ieremia is Samoan and his choreography fuses contemporary, hip-hop, and haka, an ancient Maori war dance known for its intense foot stomping and full-voiced shouting.
Read More‘Kinky Boots’ Still Kicking with Glitter and Kindness
“Leave your expectations at the door, just let your eyes explore…” sings Lola in “Kinky Boots”
Read MoreBlythe Barton Dance in-the-ROUND and More…
“Seating-in-the-round provides a unique opportunity to view choreography in three dimensions. Dancers swoop, glide, and flutter within inches of the audience…
Read MoreMacabre ‘Matilda’ is Brilliant at Civic
Matilda the Musical musical redefines the family musical. Every character is outlandish and irreverent, which appeals to children of all ages, especially girls who don’t like pink or chick flicks.
Read MoreLoverly Score, Ascot Gavotte Highlight ‘My Fair Lady’ at Welk
The songs in “My Fair Lady” are brilliant because they sound lovely and critique a rigid class system…
Read MoreShouting Boo! for ‘A Snow White Christmas’
The title is misleading. “Snow White Christmas” isn’t artful or pretty, and aside from recorded holiday songs during the intermission, it’s not a Christmas show. Go ahead, boo and heckle all you want, because this Panto…
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