The Royal Ballet Presents MacMillan's Manon at the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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This was one of the best things I've ever seen on stage; it was like grand opera in ballet form.Written on Jun 26 2009
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Choreographed in the mid-70's by Kenneth MacMillan for the Royal Ballet, Manon features fresh classical choreography with emotion-laden innovative pas de deux. It feels new even 30 years after its creation. It creates the atmosphere and portrays some of the themes in Les Miserable, the musical, but interestingly pre-dates that production. Manon puts the story in story ballet.Written on Jun 26 2009
Carlos Acosta's fans voiced their approval before he stepped into his first powerful arabesque across the stage. Tamara Rojos was a lovely, captivating Manon whose amazing feet floated her on undulating bourree -- the best that we have seen. Fantastic Acosta-Rojos partnering and solid acting by the whole company, including supers.
Be aware if you plan to take children, that while artistically done, there are depictions of murder, pedophilia, prostitution, and unwanted advances.
It is truly a treat to welcome the Royal Ballet back to DC after three years.
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More Information About The Royal Ballet Presents MacMillan's Manon
Quotes & Highlights
- "Astonishing…theatrical vitality. With Manon, The Royal Ballet triumphantly demonstrates that it remains one of the world's great companies." --New York Times
Description
A cautionary tale full of deadly sins, the ballet follows a beautiful young woman whose plan to run away with a handsome student--and with money stolen from her would-be suitor--ultimately turns disastrous. Whisking its doomed lovers from a moonlit Parisian courtyard to a high-society brothel and finally to the gritty streets and swamps of New Orleans, Manon "remains an irresistible combination of immorality, opulence, suffering, and tears" (Financial Times).
Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan
Music by Jules Massenet
Principal Casting (subject to change):
Thu., June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Tamara Rojo and Carlos Acosta
Fri., June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg
Sat., June 27 at 1:30 p.m. (mat.)
Roberta Marquez and David Makhateli
Sun., June 28 at 1:30 p.m. (mat.)
Mara Galeazzi and Edward Watson
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility, presenting more than 2,000 performances each year. The Center is home to seven theaters: the Concert Hall, the Opera House, the Eisenhower Theater, the Family Theater, the Terrace Theater, the Theater Lab, and the Terrace Gallery. In addition, as part of the Kennedy Center's Performing Arts for Everyone outreach program, free performances take place each evening at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. In addition to offering annual series of the National Symphony Orchestra, theater, ballet, dance, chamber music, jazz, and performances for young audiences, the Kennedy Center presents festivals celebrating the arts and culture of countries and regions around the world. Recent festivals include African Odyssey, AmericArtes, Festival of China, and JAPAN: culture + hyperculture.