Eifman Ballet

The Cal Performances writes:

In his riveting Russian Hamlet (2019), the audacious choreographer Boris Eifman conjures the intrigues and passions of the notorious House of Romanov through electrifying imagery, bold theatricality, and opulent costumes. In this recently revamped production, Eifman reimagines Shakespeare’s play in the context of Russian history, focusing the action on the tragic figure of Tzar Paul I as he grapples with a hostile world built on violence, treachery, and lies. The lavish staging and sensuous chor ...