Performing Arts - The Durango Herald

Bolshoi to premiere previously canceled Nureyev ballet

MOSCOW – Russia’s history Bolshoi Theater is getting ready to premiere a ballet about dancer Rudolf Nureyev after the original opening was postponed and its director arrested. The...

DATE: Dec 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

It’s a hard-knock life in rags-to-riches musical

Durango Arts Center’s Applause presents ‘Annie Jr.’

DATE: Dec 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Ice baths and M&Ms: Secrets of the Rockettes revealed

NEW YORK – One of the biggest draws in New York this time of year is the “Christmas Spectacular” featuring the iconic Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Everyone knows about their high kick...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Merely Players casts another spell with ‘Wrinkle in Time’

We should be so lucky to have three life guides like Mrs. Whatsit (Mandy Gardner), Mrs. Who (Sarah Choszczyk) and Mrs. Which (Helen Jauregui). In Madeleine L’Engle’s sci-fi fantasy A Wrinkle...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

The Met Live in HD’s ‘The Exterminating Angel’ to be screened at Fort Lewis College

“The Exterminating Angel” is a scary new opera based on a scarier old movie. Rough, dark and depressing, the opera, by British composer Thomas Adès and his co-librettist Tom Cair...

DATE: Nov 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango High School’s “Grease” and FLC’s “Urinetown: The Musical” explore American life

“Grease” and “Urinetown.” The titles sound yucky, but there’s more to musical revivals than titles tell. Two productions of award-winning musicals are running parallel to each ot...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango’s 20Moons collaborates with local, regional dancers for latest show

Think you have a pretty good idea about what to expect at a contemporary dance show? Think again. This weekend, local dance company 20Moons will be taking over the Powe...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Fort Lewis College stages dystopian musical

There’s trouble in Urinetown

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Grease’ is the word as Durango High School Troupe 1096 opens theater season

DHS actors bringing iconic ’50s teenagers to the stage

DATE: Oct 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

The world in 10 minutes

A winning weekend at DAC’s 7th annual play festival

DATE: Oct 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College celebrates 20 years

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango Arts Center hosts seventh annual 10-Minute Play Festival

Comedy, fantasy, meta-theater dominate

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.