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Matt Mattox dies at 91; master Hollywood dancer and choreographer
Hollywood considered Matt Mattox one of the best dancers in the country when he was cast to dizzying effect in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the 1954 Oscar-winning film celebrated for its imaginative and masterful dance moves. Billed as one of...
Tags: France, U.S. Army, Theater, World War II (1939-1945), Music Theater
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'Backbeat' creators go beyond the standard musical theater fare
Searching for his way into the new musical "Backbeat," which examines the Beatles' early days (and nights) in Hamburg, Germany, David Leveaux asked himself what he called "the Jerome Robbins question." It's a tactic he picked up in 2004 while overseeing...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Nirvana (music group), George Harrison, The Flaming Lips (music group), Concerts
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Theater review: 'Peter Pan' soars at moments, loses its way at others
Any show created by or with the late Jerome Robbins invariably retains its magic through decades of restagings. The scruffy-looking but endearing production of "Peter Pan" that opened Tuesday at the Pantages Theatre for a two-week run is no exception....
Tags: Peter Pan (movie), Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Betty Comden, Theater
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Yvonne Mounsey dies at 93; Westside School of Ballet director
Yvonne Mounsey, a principal dancer with New York City Ballet and the longtime director of one of Southern California's most prominent ballet schools, died Saturday from cancer at her Los Angeles home. She was 93. Her daughter, Allegra Clegg of Pacific...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Albert Hall, Arts and Culture, Africa, World War II (1939-1945)
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Oscars by the Numbers
LA Times MagazineSurprising stats from the most famous awards show of them all... -
Before 'Pina': Memorable moments in dance on film [Video]
Culture MonsterThe wonders of 3-D---and Pina Bausch’s innovations---get all the attention in Wim Wenders’ interviews. But if it’s true that most Academy members will see "Pina" on the 2-D discs provided them rather than at any 3-D screenings, then,... -
Movie review: 'Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance'
Culture MonsterTrue believers may be impressed by the feature-length documentary "Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance." But the lack of sustained dance footage and the overload of gush may leave others disappointed.... -
Jason Alexander to receive Actors Fund award
Culture Monster"Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander is to receive the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement, presented by the Actors Fund.... -
Theater review: 'Somewhere' at the Old Globe
Culture MonsterCharles McNulty reviews the world premiere of Matthew Lopez's "Somewhere" at the Old Globe.... -
NYCB Moves will step into Northridge, Santa Barbara
Culture MonsterGrowing up in Bakersfield, Tiler Peck forged a connection to George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet by taking classes with three of that company’s former ballerinas — Yvonne Mounsey, Patricia Neary and Colleen Neary. Her first love,... -
Dance review: New York City Ballet Moves in Santa Barbara
Culture MonsterCan an appetizer-size portion of New York City Ballet be as gratifying as the entire multi-course company? That was the question Wednesday, as New York City Ballet Moves made its Southern California debut at the historic Grenada Theatre (with an... -
Benjamin Millepied and Music Center announce L.A. Dance Project
Culture MonsterL.A. Dance Project, founded and directed by Benjamin Millepied, is being launched with a commission, expected to last two years, from Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center. Millepied, 34, is a highly sought-after choreographer and is engaged...
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