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Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

paulagadigian — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:10:52 -0000

I loved every minute of this production last year of "Murder at the Masque"
and the star studded from ABT "Come Rain, Come Shine." The music was
divinely original and hauntingly powerful, and lovely at the same time. The
children were so professional (even the nasty reviewer stated that fact),
and it was good theatre too. High drama and beauitfully executed interpretation
of Edgar Allan Poe and tribute to Judy Garland. Encore please!!!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

James — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:31:00 -0000

Yes this company always has great guest stars but especialy this year because it was the 20th aniversary this show was outstanding!!!!!!!!!
both the murder at the masque and come rain come shine

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

SwanLakeSambaGirl — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:20:51 -0000

Thanks Taylor! Yeah, Cynthia Gregory still does work for him. I think she staged Come Rain / Come Shine. Very interesting!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

Taylor — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:27:32 -0000

Patrelle's been able to use some great guest artists for a while now. The two years I did Nut. with him Jennifer Ringer from NYCB did Sugar Plum and I believe she has been doing it for him for many years. And I guess Cynthia Gregory also worked with him while still dancing with ABT...

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

SwanLakeSambaGirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:50:34 -0000

Yes, they do travel, Shim! But unfortunately not widely, like Alvin Ailey. They usually go to L.A. and Detroit and Chicago, but they don't go everywhere. They have an 8-week-long season coming up in NY from mid-May to mid-July!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

Shim — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:51:37 -0000

Does ABT travel to other cities? If not, I'll have to wait until I visit New York to see them.

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

SwanLakeSambaGirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:08:50 -0000

That's funny that this is one of the first times you've really appreciated Kristi too since we're both big ABT fans! I guess that's one reason why dancers want to do these guest performances -- because it's a small theater and they can really be seen up close. I'm always going to be watching for her now at ABT.

I can't wait either! I'm not sure I'm going to the galas :( Please let me know how they are, Susan!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

SwanLakeSambaGirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:06:14 -0000

That's a good question. I hadn't heard of the company before either. When I went hear Francis Patrelle talk at Barnes & Noble last Monday he'd mentioned that Marcelo had guest performed with him several times before, which I hadn't even known about! I think he does attract these great guest stars for some reason. I'll definitely post if I find out anything more!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

Krystin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:41:39 -0000

I've never heard of this company. Does the company always have such well known guest stars? Sounds interesting, whatever it is.

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

nysusan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:52:39 -0000

So funny - our opinions of the material are the exact opposite - but our opinions of the dancers are exactly the same. I thought all the dancers (including Patrelles) were really good but Marcelo and Kristi were outstanding. Marcelo as usual but this was one of the first times that I really appreciated Kristi. I've always liked her, but now I see how expressive her dancing can be and how creamy her epaulment is, even when projecting strength rather than softness.

But the choreography? I thought it was barely tolerable, even with all those great ABT dancers to watch. Can't wait for the NYCB & ABT seasons to start. Not to mention those 2 galas at City Center. They're only 2 days away but it seems like forever. I'm jones-ing for my ballet fix!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

SwanLakeSambaGirl — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:51:10 -0000

She's cast in Prodigal Son? Excellent! (I am going to have to look at their season brochure more closely) I can't wait to see her in that either!

Re: DANCES PATRELLE DOES JUDY GARLAND AND EDGAR ALLAN POE

jose — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:37:03 -0000

Kristie is one of ABT's not-so-appreciated treasures. Can't wait for her Prodigal Son debut.