The Lion King's Garth Fagan brings his company to the Joyce. (Joyce Theater, New York City, Nov. 10-22, 1998)

From: Dance Magazine | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: Mattingly, Kate | Copyright information

Garth Fagan will do the New York premiere of one of his works 'Nkanyit' about family and respect for life and older people. He is pleased with the success of 'The Lion King' but is looking forward to shape his own choreography with dancers he knows well.

NEW YORK CITY--If seats for Garth Fagan Dance performances at the Joyce Theater sell like those for his choreography on Broadway, the theater will have to turn away 1,300 people for each show. Tony Award-winning choreographer Fagan...

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