by Lauren Wingenroth For Dance Magazine | Jan 1, 2019 | News, Profiles
Sono Osato, a trailblazing ballet and musical theater dancer, passed away last Wednesday at her home in New York City. Best known for originating the role of Miss Turnstiles in Jerome Robbins’ hit On the Town—one of Broadway’s first non-segregated...
by Joseph Carman | Feb 12, 2018 | News
One of the titans among choreographers of the 20th century, Jerome Robbins will be celebrated by a number of ballet companies worldwide in 2018 for the centennial of his birth. He died in 1998 at age 79 after a prolific career. His rare talent enabled him to direct...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 5, 2015 | Company Life
American Ballet Theatre just wrapped up its 2015 spring season, but that doesn’t mean newly promoted principal Misty Copeland is slowing down any. Yesterday, The New York Times announced that from August 25–September 5, Copeland will be dancing—and singing—as Ivy...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin will step into the role of Ivy Smith, aka Miss Turnstiles, from August 11–23 in the Broadway musical On the Town. She’ll be filling in for New York City Ballet principal Megan Fairchild who will take her last...