“The Nutcracker” is full of magic moments on stage for children and the young at heart. But what’s happening behind-the-scenes to bring that holiday magic to audiences? “When you come to ‘The ...

Few people who saw Dance Theatre of Harlem in its first life can forget prima ballerina Virginia Johnson. In 1969, legendary dancers Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook reacted to the assassination of Dr.

San Francisco Ballet principal dancers Madeline Woo and Nikisha Fogo reveal some of the backstage secrets about performing in ...

In the Amazon dramedy “Étoile,” a ballet company in New York and another in Paris swap some of their talent for a season, hoping the gimmick will sell more tickets and fix some financial struggles.

From shoe managers to pattern-makers, Denmark’s storied ballet company relies on a cast far larger than those who appear onstage. We meet the people who keep the show running. Every theatre has two ...