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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Celebrity Series chief Gary Dunning to retire following 2025-26 season
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Under Dunning's leadership, Celebrity Series has continued its tradition of bringing star power to Boston stages, including artists such as pianist Yuja Wang, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and trumpet player Wynton Marsalis. Advertisement But he has also worked to broaden the organization's appeal. One year after his 2011 arrival, Dunning oversaw the creation of 'Arts for All!,' a community outreach program that promotes local artists and offers free performances. Another early program, the Debut Series, highlights young and emerging classical musicians. More recently, he's overseen the launch of the Stave Sessions, which focuses on contemporary music, and the Jazz Festival. Advertisement Perhaps equally important, Dunning led a $23 million capital campaign that expanded the organization's endowment and created dedicated funds for programming. Dunning, who led American Ballet Theatre and the Houston Ballet prior to his arrival at Celebrity Series, called it an 'honor to steward this incredible institution and contribute to Boston's arts ecosystem.' 'The artists, audiences, staff, Board, donors, and community partners I've worked with have inspired me every day,' he said in a statement. 'I am so proud of what we've achieved together, and I look forward to seeing Celebrity Series continue to grow and innovate.' Malcolm Gay can be reached at
Axios
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Houston Ballet brings "Elapse" from the stage to your screen
Houston Ballet's production of "Elapse" is now streaming on Marquee TV, bringing the Bayou City performance to audiences worldwide. Why it matters: Having the ballet available digitally is a step toward expanding the company's global reach through digital platforms. Driving the ballet: "Elapse," choreographed by Disha Zhang, explores aging and the passage of time. It premiered in 2019 as part of Houston Ballet's 50th anniversary season and was Zhang's first commission for the company. What they're saying: "The filming of 'Elapse' is a significant milestone for Houston Ballet, as it is a meaningful way to share our artistry with a global audience," said Julie Kent, artistic director at Houston Ballet. "Marquee TV's platform allows us to expand access to ballet and introduce new viewers to the depth and beauty of our work." Flashback: Houston Ballet's last major filmed collaboration was "Ghost Dances" (1991), aside from pandemic-era recordings.
