REVIEW: At American Ballet Theater, “Othello” Reasserts Its Power—and Its Limits

IN THIS EDITION: REVIEW: American Ballet Theater Spring Season 2026 “Othello” in 2 casts.What does Othello reveal about ballet, then and now? This episode revisits American Ballet Theatre’s landmark production through a contemporary lens, tracing its ambition alongside the questions it leaves unresolved—around gender, agency, and whose stories are allowed to take center stage.Join me on Substack for a closer conversation—essays, interviews, and live salons at the intersection of dance, culture, and history.JOIN US ON SUBSTACK: https://thedancelens.substack.com/ Get full access to The Dance Lens with Cynthia Dragoni at thedancelens.substack.com/subscribe