Rudolf Nureyev

"Rudolf: Leap into Freedom" brings the extraordinary life of Soviet-born Rudolf Nureyev, the 20th century's greatest male ballet dancer, to the Greek stage at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center (hellenic-cosmos.gr).

The Paris Opera's first dancers will be performing at the Herod Atticus Odeon on September 23 in a remarkable tribute to the iconic 20th-century dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev. This enchanting night will feature a showcase of classical repertoire masterpieces and Nureyev's most significant choreographies, highlighting the roles that earned him global recognition.

Russia's Bolshoi Theater has removed a ballet dedicated to dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire, citing a new Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights, its director said Wednesday.

The Paris Opera's production of "Swan Lake" based on the famed 1984 choreography by Rudolf Nureyev will be streamed online by Greece's Christmas Theater event organizer from February 12-15. It costs 15 euros to watch the show, with bookings available on christmastheater.gr, viva.gr and tel 211.770.1700. Screenings take place at 8 p.m., with additional shows at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Due to popular demand and after already granting two extension, the Christmas Theater program of holiday events is re-streaming Tchaikovsky's family favorite "Sleeping Beauty" from Milan's La Scala on January 30 and 31.

Due to popular demand, the Christmas Theater program of holiday events is re-streaming Tchaikovsky's family favorite "Sleeping Beauty" from Milan's La Scala on January 16 and 17, after the great success of its Christmas screenings.

Unable to open its doors this year due to the Covid restrictions, the annual Christmas Theater program of holiday events has gone online with a shorter program of live-streamed shows. For the Christmas holiday it will be streaming Tchaikovsky's family favorite "Sleeping Beauty" with the 1966 choreography by Rudolf Nureyev for Milan's La Scala.

The Village Cinemas multiplex in Faliro is screening the UK Royal Opera House's classic production of Sergei Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan. His take on the tale of the star-crossed lovers premiered at Covent Garden in 1965 and was an immediate success.

Serbia has granted citizenship to the British actor and director Ralph Fiennes, who is filming a movie about a Soviet ballet dancing legend in Belgrade.

The latest issue of Serbia's national gazette said the decision was signed by Prime Minister Ana Brnabic on September 7, Beta news agency reports.

French dance star Laurent Hilaire, the new artistic director of Moscow's renowned Stanislavsky Music Theatre ballet troupe, has vowed to expand its repertoire while preserving its rich traditions.

"This is an opera and ballet house with a certain history, culture and tradition," Hilaire, who took on the position in January, told AFP during a recent interview.