Call him the Baryshnikov of—no, wait, this really is Mikhail Baryshnikov, the most famous ballet dancer in the world, and, in his prime, possibly the greatest. In recent years, the Russian expatriate has moved into modern dance—leading to inevitable (and weakly founded) whisperings that he’s too old for ballet. Choreographers have always clamored to work with him, and this tour is no exception—accompanied only by pianist Pedja Muzijevic, he’ll perform material especially created for him by a half-dozen of the most prominent names in the field. No word on whether he’ll make a courtesy call on Stillwaterite Jessica Lange, mother of his daughter Shura. Pantages, 710 Hennepin Ave., (612) 339-7007, hennepintheatredistrict.com
Mikhail Baryshnikov
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