Rebranded Silicon Valley Ballet, the former Ballet San Jose makes history with its première of Alicia Alonso's Giselle, a US première from National Ballet of Cuba that seduces and enthralls.
If you’re a regular theatergoer you may notice a discreet sign in the lobby when you show your ticket at the door. A slip of paper inserted in your program catches your eye, “In this evening’s performance of Giselle, the role of...” Your heart sinks: an understudy.No one wants to hear that a cast member in any production is unable to perform, especially not when it’s due to injury.
