Ballet Archives - The Stranger

The Complicated Life and Incredible Choreography of Jerome Robbins

He was a “harsh and demanding” artist, a closeted gay man, and an early teacher of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s artistic director, who’s bringing his work back to the stage.

Rich SmithSeptember 12, 2018 4:00 amSeptember 27, 2024 9:15 pm

Theater

Raw, Soul-Searching Ballet

Cool Jazz and Leather Harnesses at PNB’s Director’s Choice

Melody Datz HansenMarch 19, 2014 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:05 pm

Theater

Mass Movement

Crystal Pite’s Bug Ballet and Jiri Kylian’s Classical Comedy

Melody Datz HansenNovember 13, 2013 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:19 pm

Theater

The Full Monte

The Men in Tutus of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Melody Datz HansenMay 15, 2013 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:36 pm

Features

Swan Lake Is So Goddamned Boring

So Why Do People Keep Flocking to See It?

Melody Datz HansenApril 17, 2013 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:38 pm

Theater

Death, Death, and Basques

Three Killer Pieces from Trey McIntyre Dance Project

Melody Datz HansenApril 10, 2013 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:39 pm

Theater

Approaching Heaven

Four Modern Masterpieces at Pacific Northwest Ballet

Melody Datz HansenMarch 20, 2013 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:40 pm

Theater

“I May Sound Cunty, but I’m Doing It Fondly”

Mark Morris and Mikhail Baryshnikov at On the Boards

Brendan KileyOctober 3, 2012 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 8:56 pm

Music

Sound Check

Lesbian at the Ballet

Trent MoormanFebruary 22, 2012 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 9:11 pm

Film/TV

The Dark Side of Pink

Bitches, Ballet, and the Birdbrained Ending of Black Swan

Jen GravesDecember 9, 2010 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 9:45 pm

Theater

“I Was a Little Bit Ashamed Every Night”

French Iconoclast Christian Rizzo on Clubbing, Non-Dance, and Basketball Shoes

Brendan KileyOctober 7, 2010 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 9:48 pm

Theater

Swords and Glass

Director’s Choice at Pacific Northwest Ballet

Brendan KileySeptember 30, 2010 4:00 amJune 1, 2022 9:49 pm

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