Imagine looking out the window of an airborne airplane and seeing the wing rippling and twisting. You'll probably have a mini ...

As the company she left behind celebrates its centenary, it finds itself caught between preservation and radical tradition.

The Ukrainian dancer brings clarity and feeling to the role opposite a smart, subtle performance by Joseph Sissens A dancer’s debut in one of ballet’s great leading roles is always an event, but it’s ...

The ballet and opera world's attention has been piquéd by a certain Hollywood star. When Timothée Chalamet said "no one cares" about ballet or opera during a CNN and Variety town hall, posted on Feb.

This article was originally published on March 12, 2026, and is being republished by The Independent after Timothée Chalamet lost the Best Actor Oscar to Michael B Jordan for Sinners. During a recent ...

The 'Marty Supreme' star's comments about the art forms last month have sparked an outpouring of reactions from celebrities recently. By Lexi Carson Associate Editor Timothée Chalamet’s recent ...

Timothée Chalamet kicked off one of early 2026’s wildest celebrity controversies after making remarks comparing the film industry to ballet and opera — and suggesting those art forms had lost the ...

During a recent interview to promote his film Marty Supreme, Best Actor-nominee Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares about” opera and ballet anymore. Why have Chalamet’s comments hit such a nerve? Is ...

Timothée Chalamet criticized the art forms during a February 2026 'Variety' and CNN town hall with Matthew McConaughey Timothée Chalamet’s recent remarks about opera and ballet have struck a sour note ...

Did you have a marvelous time at Verdi’s Aida this weekend? Or instead, did you catch a performance of Swan Lake? If internet discourse is to be believed, the masses spent Saturday and Sunday ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Quick, name seven major ballet and opera stars. If you rattled off a list with Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, ...

Timothée Chalamet on Feb. 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. In a recently-aired pre-Oscars conversation with Matthew McConaughey, hosted by CNN and Variety, Timothée Chalamet spoke about the ...