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The article discusses the process of Broadway productions transitioning from regional theaters, off-Broadway, West End, or national tours to the final stage. It highlights the increasing prevalence of this practice during pandemic shutdowns. It emphasizes the role of pre-Broadway runs in matchmaking, financial investors, and Broadway theater owners, and the significant adjustments made during the transfer process.

The article presents suggestions from dancers and physical therapists regarding dealing with challenges of dancing in a show having a long-term contract including having fitness routine comprising of gym workouts and physical therapy, exploring new things, and taking time off from work.

The article reports that freelance dancer Reché Nelson stepped into a movement lab with a choreographer as she was excited to work with for the first time. Topics include considered that Nelson expected to engage in creative conversation throughout the process, but the bulk of her days was spent generating her own solos based on various prompts, learning other dancers' phrases, and being instructed to combine, manipulate or rearrange certain parts.

The article focuses on Theater performer Mayte Natalio's unique choreography approach, creating inclusive environments. Topics include her diverse background, communication skills with various artists, and the balance between rigor and humor in achieving great performances.

The author reflects on the mental health challenges facing dancers while on tour. Topics discussed include the depression she experienced during the national tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the advantages of touring to dancers, and the different responses of dancers caused by adapting to the changes in environments.

The article reports on Mattie Love, a 30-year-old dancer from Layton, Utah, renowned for her dynamic and unique dancing style, who has gained recognition as Madonna's doppelgänger in her Celebration Tour.It mentions that Love, a Chita Rivera Award winner for her role in Bob Fosse's DANCIN', discusses her experiences as a swing dancer in the national tour of Wicked, her aspirations for expressive performances, and her exploration of diverse cultures during Madonna's world tour,.

The article presents the discussion on possibilities of a new musical being best explored through collaboration and movement including the discovery of choreographic motifs, vocabulary, and vibe.

Provides information on the exhibition of the Grace and Favour apartment at the Hampton Court Palace in London, England. Kinds of tenants which are allowed to reside in the palace over a 200 year period; Interior description; Living conditions of the residents.

The article offers information on war against Kurds by Turks during the bombing against terrorists across the southern borders in Syria and Iraq. Topics discussed include bombing in regions of militant group Islamic State and Kurdistan Workers Party; attracted criticism from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein for brutal actions of the Turkish armed forces; and reinforcing Islamic State by AKP.

A photo essay is presented of actress Sarah Jessica Parker modeling her favorite clothes from the motion picture and the television series "Sex and the City," along with a commentary on the clothing provided by Patricia Field, the costume designer for the program.

The article profiles Alexander McQueen Studio's fashion designer Sarah Burton and presents a photograph of her.

An obituary for fashion designer Alexander McQueen is presented.

A quote from actress Sarah Jessica Parker on how she keeps her life in balance is presented.

The article discusses the author's experience of having a solo exhibition. As a ceramic artist it was overwhelming and rewarding to have a solo exhibition. She chose Stop 22 Gallery in Melbourne, Victoria because she had previously exhibited in several curated group exhibitions there. Her idea was to create an installation resembling a set of balloons and their different stages of deflation. She had one interesting experience in the exhibition when a woman I knew came into the gallery not knowing that she was the person exhibiting at the time.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in a previous issue, including one on Elin Nordegren, the wife of the professional golfer Tiger Woods, one on the depressed economic conditions in Wilmington, Ohio, and one on the actress Sophia Loren.