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Show ' t " ..-v .WJ I J I v. - ABC sportsc3?ter Howard Cosell and Pandi Cakes of "CMiPs" are co-hosts for the ABC Sports snec a! "Battle of the Network Stars," airing FRIDAY, MAY 7. They'll report the action from Fepperdine University in southern California HUGH BIGNEY, a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet, will perform the traditional role of "Franz" in the Utah Youth Ballet production of "Coppelia." Utah Youth Ballet - CoDDelia, St ' " " if Elmer Fudd warns Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to leave him alone in one episode to be presented in the animated special, "THE BUGS BUNNYROAD RUNNER MOVIE," to be airing Wednesday, May 5 on CBS. Hugh Bigney, a member of the company of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, will dance the exciting role of Franz in the upcoming production of Coppelia by Utah Youth Ballet, April 28 through May 1. Bigney, well known as a former member of the Ballet West Ballet, recently re-cently returned from a successful tour to Taiwan with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. He joined the PNW Ballet in June, 1981. During that summer he created "Celtic Dances" for Pacific Northwest Ballet, choreographing other productions for the company as well. Since joining PNB Bigney has performed many roles, including principal and solo roles in "La Valse," "Nutcracker," "Nut-cracker," "Songs of Mahler," and "Swan Lake." The brilliant young dancer debuted in choreography with the Utah Youth Ballet "Spring Ballet Gala" last April, presenting "Sonatina," which he danced with Kali At-wood At-wood and Janalyn Wimmer, members of the Utah Youth Ballet company. Bigney danced with Ballet West for three seasons, performing many roles. During that time he continued his studies with William F. Christensen, Toni Landers and Bruce Marks. He studied ballet at Brigham Young University with Sandra Allen, Jacqueline Colledge and Kris Colledge. Previous to attending BYU Bigney studied ballet with Vera Miller. Lorain, Ohio, and Madame Spiewak, of Boston, Massachusetts. Performing the role of Franz, Bigney continues a role first produced at the Paris Opera on May 25, 1870, and which has retained its popularity with the novel theme of Coppelia and the charming melodies and lively rhythms of composer Leo Delibes. "Franz" is a major role in the repertories of ballet companies the world over. "Coppelia" was first produced by Utah Youth Ballet, in conjunction with Utah Pageant of the Arts, in October, 1980, and is returned to the Utah State Training School Theater stage by popular demand. Tickets for the four evening and one matinee performance are available at Sabine's, 19 East Main, American Fork. Further Fur-ther ticket information may be obtained by calling 756-5957. Utah Youth Ballet Company, with Jacqueline P. Colledge as artistic director, is the resident dance company of Utah Pageant of the Arts. ; 'i t j , j Barbara Eden, Don Murray and Jamie Farr (from left) star in "RETURN OF THE REBELS," a drama about aging members of an old motorcycle gang who reunite for one final stab at glory. The TV movie airs Wednesday, May 5 on CBS. |