Oregon Ballet Theatre: Marilyn

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MARILYN
Choreographer: Dani Rowe

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“Seeing Warhol’s Marilyns up close deepened my understanding of his work and its resonance with Marilyn’s story. The vibrant prints captured her public image, while the imperfections hinted at the vulnerability beneath. This duality inspired the emotional core of the ballet: the tension between performance and authenticity, between image and reality.

Warhol’s Marilyns challenged me to look beyond the surface, to see the layers of humanity beneath the icon, and to bring that depth to life on stage. Ultimately, this ballet explores the fragile line between image and reality, between performance and truth. It’s a tribute to the enduring power of art to reveal the complexities of being human.”

– Dani Rowe, Choreographer of Marilyn and Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre