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First, one GOP-er lobs out of left field a scurrilous, preposterous claim about a Democratic big wig. The claim is so vicious and out-there that it knocks the recipient on his/her back foot. (And you know how easily–if I may … Continue reading →

Jeb Bush’s foreign policy advisers are the same dishonest, incompetent global menaces who guided his brother’s hand into the disastrous wars that Obama is now perpetuating. Bill Berkowitz at buzzflash for truth out explains exactly why these people should be … Continue reading →

Now vacant: the retail space that housed the small, unique, independent Ballet Shop on Broadway, just around the corner from Lincoln Center. I spent many an hour browsing and many a dollar purchasing there thirty and more years ago. Recently … Continue reading →

The Barre Flies sample (and of course review) Justin Peck’s new work for New York City Ballet. You know where to go.

Sahil Kapur at Talkingpointsmemo quotes prominent law professors claiming that Chief Justice Roberts is concerned with preserving the integrity of the Supreme Court and that’s why he won’t go along with the current suit targeting Obamacare. Please. If Justice Roberts … Continue reading →

The dishonest, ignorant, and inflammatory “news” demagogue calls for holy war against ISIS. Goodbye USA and civilization as we treasure it should that occur. I mean, how much has this country done to destroy itself as a response to 9/11?? … Continue reading →

Thinking back I don’t remember ever hearing Elena in the studio be sarcastic or mocking to a dancer in the old Russian manner. But she also never told dancers how beautiful they were. She would after a performance sometimes use … Continue reading →

She was someone special, and she enjoyed being treated like someone special. She recalled wanting to see sold-out performances at New York City Ballet, and Peter Martins escorting her to his own seat in the auditorium while he then watched … Continue reading →

You won’t leave City Center this weekend humming the scenery. No way. Not with those intoxicating Gershwin-Gershwin tunes powering the Encores reconstruction of 1924’s Lady, Be Good. And the book for this show is loads of wisecracking fun–written by Guy … Continue reading →

Today I’m seeing Behind the Scenes, a 1914 silent with Mary Pickford playing an actress who might not want to give up her career for marriage. At least at first. RADICAL. Not for life in 1914, but for cinema’s depiction … Continue reading →