Category Archives: Movies and live stuff

Follies and stuff

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Last Thursday Mr. Adult Beginner and I were way up in the balcony at the Ahmandson Theater to see Follies. I know, Gentle Reader, you’re thinking, “But why would they do that?! Musical Theater sucks!” And you’re right Gentle Reader, … Continue reading →

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Watching some Millepied at the Dorothy Chandler

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Went to see some ballet Sunday afternoon, The Grand Théàtre de Genève Ballet Company, with three pieces choreographed by Benjamin Millepied, or He of the hilariously-balletical last name. Also he of the choreography for Black Swan. Also he of Natalie … Continue reading →

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Ok so you know how the Adult Beginner did this post not too long ago about the Pavlova book? Including this picture? And maybe you remember how the Adult Beginner was totally immature and giggling about this dude’s name? Well, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 31, 2012 by | 5 Comments

Everybody Hates Fritz

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Saw the NYCB Nutcracker on the Big Screen the other day. Simulcast, ya know. Here’s some random thoughts: The party. Is so boring. Seriously, that has got to be the worst party ever, I mean think about if you were … Continue reading →

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Watching people you know on-stage is always weird.

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Got to see two of my ballet classmates perform last Saturday night. Best Girl and Another Girl. And it was so weird! To see them onstage! I mean, to see them from a from a distance, with harsh stage lights, … Continue reading →

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Quick post while the Mother In Law is out

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

This is my morning routine: Get up, brush teeth, stumble out to kitchen, pour water into french press to measure exact amount of water, then pour that water into teapot, put teapot on to boil, put coffee and cocoa in … Continue reading →

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ballet homework: watch the tv.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

End of class, we’ve done the reverénce, Smirnoff sez, “Ladies, before you leave, I would like to tell you something important.” We all look at each other like Uh-Oh and gather around. He sez, “The New York City Ballet will … Continue reading →

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Dudes, it almost Halloween.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Got your Black Swan costume ready?

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Should’ve made that a Double latté.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

So, Monday morning, roll up in to work, boss asks, “do anything fun this weekend?” And I’m like, “yeah! Totally went to see the Scottish Ballet!” Boss says, “Neat, what’d they dance?” I’m all, “um, it was two contemporary pieces?” … Continue reading →

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Go see ABT’s The Bright Stream

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Here’s all I knew about The Bright Stream going in: (mostly from Homan’s Apollo’s Angels, btw. That book is rad, btw.) Music by Shostakovitch, choreography by Lupukhov, The Bright Stream was well received when it opened in 1935 in Leningrad. … Continue reading →

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