Streaming and discussion begin at 7:30 PM.

Although she looked lovely in billowing gowns and auburn curls, her Armida came off more soccer mom than sorceress in Mary Zimmerman’s self-consciously clever production. Although not an outright fiasco like last year’s “Sonnambula,” it lacked dramatic focus, with principal singers meandering aimlessly as background extras mimed ironic comment. . . .

The jokey mood continued in ballets by Graciela Daniele that featured demons doing what looked like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance, and a waltz by giant lizards in tutus. — Our Own JJ

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