Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Performs at the Byham: Pat McArdle Art Show at Herman Museum (Sat., 2/10/24)

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO (comical gender-crossing ballet). Presented by Pittsburgh Dance Council. February 10 only, 8 p.m.

The zany, and talented Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will hit the boards of the Byham Theater. (Photo: courtesy of the artist.)

1) Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo do not come from Monte Carlo. The dance/parody troupe began, in New York City, as an offshoot from Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Pittsburgh theater fans who are senior citizens may remember Ludlam well. He famously performed Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler here in 1984—playing Hedda in drag, while managing to be seriously dramatic and only somewhat ridiculous. The Trocks, as they’re called, are seriously ridiculous. They are accomplished male dancers who wear tutus and have mastered the ballerina’s art of dancing en pointe, along with the fine art of physical comedy. They’ve been spoofing classical ballet and modern dance on international tours since the 1970s. Pittsburgh Dance Council presents the Trocks at the Byham Theater for a one-night stand. 8 p.m. 101 6th St., Cultural District. (M.V.)

Art work from Robert Wright will be on display at the Herman Museum.

2) Art connoisseur/collector Pat McArdle  has curated eight one-night shows composed of works from his collection—some of which date back to the 1920’s. Each exhibition is uniquely themed and have over 40 original works. Tonight’s exhibition in the Live•Worship•Shop series features self-taught and folk art. There will be a new exhibit on the next two Saturday nights. 6 to 9 p.m. John A. Hermann Memorial Art Museum, 318 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. (R.H.)

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