Eifman Ballet: Russian Hamlet

The Cal Performances writes:

In his spellbinding Russian Hamlet, 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 West Coast premiere of the recent revival of his wildly popular production, Eifman masterfully reimagines Shakespeare’s play in the context of a sordid chapter of Russian history—focusing on the tragic figure of Paul I and his confrontation with a hostile world built on v ...