On May 29, 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps, or The Rite of Spring, premiered in Paris, commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev for his Ballets Russes and choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky. Based on Russian folklore, the avant-garde ballet’s storyline, complex musicality, and ritualistic, modern movement […]
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June 1 to 3, Scottish Ballet presents The Crucible, an award-winning reimagining of Arthur Miller’s seminal play. This chilling account of the 1692 Salem witch trials recalls a community destroyed by hostility and hysteria—an allegory to the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s. As a ballet, […]
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As perhaps the most beloved venue at Spoleto, the Dock Street Theatre will continue to charm this year with an exciting lineup for the 2023 Festival. Situated in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, this stunning theater accommodates a range of programming, with a performance […]
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As a nonprofit, Spoleto Festival USA is guided legally, financially, and ethically by a group of individuals who steer Spoleto to a sustainable future and ensure the organization has the resources to advance its mission. Meet: The Spoleto Festival USA Board of Directors. Comprising 48 […]
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Fleeing winter weather? The TODAY Show named Charleston a top ‘winter destination’ in a segment on Feb. 16. Joining live from Waterfront Park, Mayor John Tecklenburg made the case for a visit to Charleston, now and during the Festival season. Watch: Here’s what the Mayor […]
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