Mikhail Baryshnikov in "The Show (Achilles Heels)" by Richard Move

Mikhail Baryshnikov performance at Teatro Argentina in Rome, Italy. Festival RomaEuropa. 2003. Richard Move created "The Show (Achilles Heels)", an evening length theatrical dance production, for Mikhail Baryshnikov and the White Oak Dance Project. Inspired by the Greek Legend of Achilles, "The Show", has been hailed as: "A powerful, iconoclastic theater piece that is made to measure for the 21st Century." (New York Times) and "A brilliant work." (Dance Magazine). "The Show (Achilles Heels)" was re-staged in the spring of 2006 and given its New York premiere, co-produced by the Baryshnikov Dance Foundation, at The Kitchen in New York City. 'The Show (Achilles Heels') now stars Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Deborah Harry and the virtuosic Rasta Thomas in the role originally created for Baryshnikov. Created, Directed and Choreographed by Richard Move. Original Score by Arto Lindsay, with Deborah Harry and Blondie. Costumes by Pilar Limosner. Scenic Art by Nicole Eisenman. Lighting by Les Dickert. Special Thanks to Christina Sterner, Huong Hoang and the Gilman Foundation. For more information, to acquire a full length video and for booking inquiries, please contact:
TheShow@Move-ItProductions.com
and visit: http://www.Move-ItProductions.com

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Mikhail Baryshnikov
• RomaEuropa
• Richard Move
• White Oak Dance Project
• Achilles
• The Kitchen
• Deborah Harry
• Rasta Thomas
• Teatro Argentina
• Blondie
• Arto Lindsay
• Fade Away and Radiate
• Debbie Harry

[wendyverdades]

such precise and what a presence!

[Janice11353]

A master. Always present in the now; reflective of then. Gifted.

[danceme2006]

Always a pleasure to watch MB :)

[mightyafrowhitey]

one of a kind

[huyunohuurin]

he has become a modern dancer perfectly?

i love his classical style.anyway,he is beautiful still now.

[MdellaStrada]

Oh my god,how beautiful is this ! The music, the way he moves, it`s like a dream! Thanks for posting.