ALTER-NUT
A historical and comparative look at three alternative Nutcrackers this season from choreographers Mark Morris, Donald Byrd, and Lily Verlaine.
Lily Verlaine
A TASTE OF SIDF
Two of Seattle International Dance Festival’s James Ray Residency recipients show what they’ve been working on this year.
Land of the Sweets: A Burlesque Tradition
Attention readers: To all those tired of the Nutcracker—whether that’s performing the Nutcracker, watching the Nutcracker, or feeling weary from the same yearly routine and… Read More »Land of the Sweets: A Burlesque Tradition
The Nutcracker: A History
The Nutcracker is the Shmoo of ballets. If you’re under 50, you’ll probably have to look up cartoonist Al Capp’s character from ‘Lil Abner. The… Read More »The Nutcracker: A History
Two Haunted Affairs at reSET
It’s not often that choreographers or even dance companies can splurge on elaborate theatrical sets. Enter Washington Ensemble Theater, ready to catalyze some symbiosis with… Read More »Two Haunted Affairs at reSET
DiVino: Burlesque Fit for the Gods
The inspired pair who masterminded burlesque versions of The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland, Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, presented Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome,… Read More »DiVino: Burlesque Fit for the Gods
Sexy New Ballets at House of Verlaine
How many elements of the performance have to change before ballet becomes burlesque? And when you’re Lily Verlaine, are those really the only two options?… Read More »Sexy New Ballets at House of Verlaine
House of Verlaine Opens New Doors
“In the past I’ve brought a classical aesthetic to burlesque dance,” says Lily Verlaine, the Seattle burlesque diva extraordinaire. Now, as the director of House… Read More »House of Verlaine Opens New Doors
House of Thee UnHoly: A “Rocklesque” Extravaganza
House of Thee UnHoly, a ‘70s epic rock-burlesque-theater spectacle that defies categorization, will see its sixth incarnation this March 11-15 at the Triple Door. Produced… Read More »House of Thee UnHoly: A “Rocklesque” Extravaganza
With Land of The Sweets, Nutcracker Grows Up
Like many dancers, I have performed in many (too many?) Nutcrackers. Intellectually, I can appreciate the ballet’s role as a family holiday tradition, the smiles… Read More »With Land of The Sweets, Nutcracker Grows Up