Posts by Kris Eitland
Paul Taylor Dance Brings Sparkling, Sardonic Works to the Spreckels
As we anticipated three dances — “Arden Court,” “Changes,” and “Cloven Kingdom,”
there was a sense of connecting with history, almost touching Taylor’s long arms, and those he had touched.
Electrified, Hip Hop-Inspired ‘A Culture Shock NUTCRACKER’ is Crazy Good
…a shock for some eyes and ears. Contemporary music and culture mixed up with Tchaikovsky, and cranked up to eleven. You’ll feel the booming sound blowing your hair backward, and this production turns the story on its head with…
Read MoreSan Diego Arts 2017: Dance and Performance
Assembling our year-end feature for SanDiegostory.com is rewarding. Our archives are filled with pages about amazing performances, dancers, choreographers, musicians, costumers, designers, and directors. Dozens of local and touring troupes filled stages and outdoor spaces…
Read MoreWendy Whelan & Brian Brooks in ‘Some of a Thousand Words’ with LIVE Music by Brooklyn Rider
Wendy Whelan’s duet “First Fall” with Brian Brooks has grown to a new suite, “Some of a Thousand Words,” and the string quartet Brooklyn Rider performs with them LIVE
Read More‘Billy Elliot’ Gets Gritty, Heartwarming Revival at Spreckels—And a Star is Born
Of all the lessons learned here, supporting your child in their dreams is the pinnacle…
Read More‘In the Heights’ is Stunning Multi-Cultural Leap for Moonlight
Moonlight’s “In the Heights” is a stunner. The show’s message of inclusion is especially powerful given current debates about immigration, and it has universal appeal…
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