By Elizabeth Kramer for LEO Weekly October 13, 2018 Light and darkness defined the settings of the works in Louisville Ballet’s “Mozart” program that debuted Friday at The Brown Theatre, with George Balanchine’s opulent “Divertimento No. 15” providing the former and a new work by the company’s artistic and executive director Robert Curran working with … Continued
By Keith Waits For Arts-Louisville.com August 1, 2019 As the twilight enveloped the stage in Central Park, I was aware of how a gentle breeze caught the gauzy fabric that adorned some of the dancers. It was a simple accent to the graceful movements, a small thing really, but we never get that effect onstage in … Continued
Review by Samantha Morrison for Arts-Louisville.com March 2, 2019 Human Abstract opens with a conversation between a group of collaborators. The discussion is at times joyful and creative, at times aggressive and adversarial. It is a declaration of the intentions of the piece, creative experience with a different definition, one that will break the fourth … Continued
By Kathi E.B. Ellis for WFPL February 2nd, 2019 This year’s Choreographers Showcase — #ChorShow — is a show that’s unlike any other program the Louisville Ballet has produced. It follows in the tradition of company members, and sometimes guests, creating new pieces of dance. There the similarities fade. This year’s show is in a non-traditional space; … Continued
By Kathi E.B. Ellis for WFPL December 11th, 2018 This season marks the 10th anniversary of this iteration of the Louisville Ballet’s long-running tradition of presenting “The Nutcracker.” Brown-Forman’s initial support to create this still fresh-looking production, and ongoing support to ensure live music from the Louisville Orchestra, is one that stands the test of … Continued
By Kathi E.B. Ellis for WFPL October 13,2018 The Louisville Ballet continues its Season of Romance with an ambitious bill at the Brown Theatre this weekend. Continuing the company’s commitment to including a different Balanchine ballet each season, “Divertimento #15” opened the evening. The balance of the evening was dedicated to two world premieres: “ស្នាមប្រឡាក់” … Continued
By Eli Keel for Insider Louisville October 12, 2018 Editor’s note: Reviewer Eli Keel was granted access to a dress rehearsal performance of “Mozart.” The Louisville Ballet’s October offering, “Mozart,” follows a pattern that is becoming familiar in the Robert Curran era. In an evening of three somewhat connected works, there will be one ballet … Continued
By Kathi E.B. Ellis for WFPL September 8th, 2018 Friday night wasn’t just the Louisville Ballet beginning its 2018-2019 season with a world premiere; it was also the first performance at the Kentucky Center since a June fire closed down the building for what has been a very long summer for staffers and construction workers. … Continued
By Eli Keel for Insider Louisville September 7, 2018 Editor’s note: Reviewer Eli Keel was granted access to a dress rehearsal performance of “Romeo + Juliet.” Adam Hougland’s ambitious new “Romeo + Juliet” — which premieres Friday, Sept. 7 — presents a glittering and outrageous future, both for its characters and hopefully for the Louisville … Continued
By Keith Waits for Arts-Louisville.com August 4,2018 A mysterious forest populated by magical creatures, a tale told to a younger more innocent character; the idea of a fable for today demands the melding of iconic tropes to a contemporary sensibility. Eli Keel’s Fabled Fragments is popping up once a month all around town, chapter by chapter. … Continued