Posts by Kris Eitland
Electric ‘Hedwig’ We Hear You Loud, Not Clear
Hedheads know the story and songs by heart, and won’t care about the muddy sound, but new audiences will suffer in this production.
Read More‘Grinch’ is the Gift that Keeps Giving at Globe
J. Bernard Calloway is back as the big-voiced Grinch in road-kill green fur. At times the fur appears plucked. “I love it when the little ones cry,” he snarls.
Read MoreDances Reflect Life and Politics in City Ballet’s Season Opener
Since forever, ballets have been minefields for political and social commentary, and it is impossible not to read politics into Esmeralda and the Hunchback, City Ballet’s exceptional season opener
Read MoreFierce, Musically Driven Twyla Tharp Dance Comes to Spreckels
“As dancers, we make it all look easy and comfortable. It’s beautiful, athletic illusion…
Read MoreExplosive ‘Jump Jive’ Sparks California Ballet’s 49th Season
Fasten your seat belts. Jared Nelson, the new assistant artistic director, embraces bold blended styles and gives the company a blast of jet fuel.
Read MoreMulti-disciplined Bill Shannon Brings Street Dance Experience to ‘Trolley Dances 2016’
Bill Shannon glides through traffic on a skateboard like a slalom skier…
Read More