Young women today, as in the fifties, find themselves entering the big world and having to make choices. Robert Gottlieb bigchoiceenter Change image and share on social
Despite the rigid classicism of the famous Paris Opera school and company, the French have done more than their share to unmoor la Danse from its traditions and standards. Robert Gottlieb classicismcompanydanse Change image and share on social
Yes, bad or mediocre ballets can be useful to the dancers and temporarily fun for the audience, but in the long run, the lowering of standards can only erode the art form we all love. Robert Gottlieb artaudiencebad Change image and share on social
Why movie and dance critics are taking 'The Company' seriously, I can't imagine. Are they impressed by Altman's reputation and naive sincerity? By the fluid semi-documentary approach? Robert Gottlieb altmanapproachcompany Change image and share on social
How the English love playing at being naughty boys! Robert Gottlieb boyenglishlove Change image and share on social
'Eclipse' is overlong and overly self-conscious, but it isn't a fake or a zero; it just gets exhausting. It raises a crucial question: 'When does Concept morph into Gimmick?' Robert Gottlieb conceptconsciouscrucial Change image and share on social
As ye sow, so shall ye reap. When a ballet company spends a lot of money on gimmicky pieces, it's stuck with them for a while - they have to earn their keep. Robert Gottlieb balletcompanyearn Change image and share on social
The heart of the classical repertory is the Tchaikovsky-Petipa 'Sleeping Beauty,' and no ballet is harder to get right. Robert Gottlieb balletbeautyclassical Change image and share on social
You may feel that Peter Martins' 'Beauty' is too compressed and inexpressive, but it's loyal to the text. Robert Gottlieb beautycompressfeel Change image and share on social
Most writers are vulnerable and insecure, and Kay Graham was more so than most. Robert Gottlieb grahaminsecurekay Change image and share on social
