GAYLETTER

Abi and I went to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to see the ballet Snow White and Oh hell no! it was no Disney affair, I was like “Where the hell are the seven dwarfs? No Grumpy? No Sleepy?” Now seriously, Ballet Preljocaj‘s Snow White more closely resembles the mood and narrative of the 1812 German fairytale penned by The Brothers Grimm — it’s dark, mystical, delightfully evil and even scary at times. The ballet does feature all the classic elements, an amazing 40 ft. high magic mirror, the poisoned apple and a version of the glass coffin.

There is a powerful pas de deux with the catatonic Snow White and strapping prince that culminates in her revitalization that truly delights. Choreographer Angelin Preljocaj “focuses his story on the wicked Step-mother’s narcissistic determination to maintain her beauty and ability to seduce despite her advancing age.” Sounds quite modern to me. The music is intriguing with a score by Gustav Mahler interspersed with electronic music, sets by Thierry Leproust and costumes by none other than Jean Paul Gaultier. Don’t dawdle, you only have until Sunday’s matinee to see this show!

$25-$125, Performances through Sunday, April 27th, David H. Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center, NY, NY.