Three dancers in rehearsal-wear move through their hips in a way evocative of salsa dancing as they face forward.

10 Must-See Shows Hitting Stages This April

The spring performance season is moving full steam ahead with literary-inspired ballets, a queer reimagining of Carmen, and premieres drawing from everything from the upcoming solar eclipse to contemporary American politics. Here’s what’s grabbing our attention.

A small group of Black dancers, all shirtless and wearing calf-length skirts that fade from white to deep red, cluster together. They face inward, carefully cradling necks or backs with arms and hands, a moment of care in the midst of motion. The backdrop gives the impression of trees in silhouette.

8 Performances We’ve Got Our Eyes on This Month

Queer histories and futures, science fiction and fantasy, techniques and storytelling devices rooted in Black and African culture, and more—our performance picks this month run the gamut. Here’s what we’re looking forward to most.

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