Madame Butterfly

We had the privilege of seeing Ballet West's Madame Butterfly on Friday night. It was a wonderful performance!! Victoria Lock, one of the Demi-Soloists, performed the role of Cio-Cio San and she did an AMAZING job!! I believe Pinkerton was performed by Christopher Anderson and he did an excellent job as well!

I could have done completely without the whole "Gong" piece... but I loved Madame Butterfly!

Ballet West's next show is the Treasures of the Ballet Russes, and there is a whole festival (March 4th to April 8th) the month of the show... be sure to check it out!

Weekend Update..

OK – can I just tell you how very cool this site is - http://www.nowplayingutah.com/. It seriously rocks! It’s such an awesome tool for finding out what’s going on….. use it!

Last night we attended Ballet West’s Innovations – what a phenomenal show! http://www.balletwest.org/

Three of the pieces were choreographed by dancers from Ballet West, and these numbers were all spectacular. It also seemed that the dancers really enjoyed performing the numbers, which made it that much more moving for the audience. It was a spectacular show and if you don’t have tickets yet…. Hurry and get some! Only 2 more shows!

I sincerely hope that Ballet West will either bring some of these same pieces to Studio D’s Out of the Box show next season, or have the dancers create some new ones… it would be a great addition to the show with the companies from RDT and RWDC.

And don't forget that this weekend is also the last show of the Utah Symphony season! Get tickets here - http://www.utahsymphony.org/

UPCOMING EVENTS~

Stefon Harris Sextet at the Grand Theatre, Monday April 7^th at 7:30pm. The Grand Theatre is at 1575 South State Street in Salt Lake City. Get more info at - http://www.jazzslc.com/
Vibraphonist-composer, Stefon Harris, has been called one of the most important young artists in jazz. Prices: $25 - Student discount tickets available

“Annie” at Kingsbury Hall – April 8^th-13^th Get tickets - http://www.kingsburyhall.org/

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto – Utah Symphony – April 11^th and 12^th – more info and tickets at - http://www.utahsymphony.org/concert-detail.php?id=63

Brahms Piano Concerto No1 – Utah Symphony – April 18^th and 19^th – More info and tickets at - http://www.utahsymphony.org/concert-detail.php?id=65

Nine Sinatra Songs – Ballet West – April 18, 19 and 23^rd-26^th – Info and tickets at - http://balletwest.org/Performances/ninesinatrasongs.html

Rewind with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company – April 24^th-26^th at Rose Wagner Performing Art Center – Tickets and Info at - http://www.ririewoodbury.com/rewind.php

Carmina Burana – Utah Symphony – April 25^th and 26^th – Tickets and Info at - http://www.utahsymphony.org/concert-detail.php?id=66

“Annie Get Your Gun” at Hale Center Theater in West Valley – April 13^th-May31st. Get your tickets - http://www.halecentretheatre.org/

Madeline Festival - Check out these awesome concerts at the Cathedral of the Madeline - April 6^th- May 25^th - http://www.saltlakecathedral.org/festival.php

Join Studio D at Nine Sinatra Songs on the 19^th! After party will be at Caffe Molise. Get more info at - http://www.studiodutah.org/

Ballet West’s Nine Sinatra Songs
April 19 - 7:30 pm
Capitol Theatre (50 W 200 S - map)
For Tickets: 355-ARTS, (ask for the Studio D price)

Studio D's last bash of the season!

Things are bound to get hot when Ballet West presents the Utah premiere of Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs. Filled with memorable tunes sung by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, this spectacular piece will have you tapping your toes and humming along. And that’s not all – the night features three more unforgettable performances, plus a smokin’ after party hosted by Caffè Molise featuring fresh Italian cuisine inspired by the Molise region of Italy. Who's lucky now?