Just in time for Halloween! Ballet’s most beloved ghost story at haunted Music Hall
CINCINNATI, OH (October 7, 2024) – Cincinnati Ballet presents Giselle at Music Hall, October 31 – November 3. The romantic tale with a supernatural twist tells the story of Giselle, a kind peasant girl with a weak heart who falls in love with Albrecht, a noble person in disguise. When his betrayal is discovered, it sets off a tragic chain of events that brings forth the iconic and vengeful ghosts known as the Willis.
Hailed as the most romantic classical ballet of all time with choreography from Devon Carney, Giselle is considered a masterwork in the classical canon that is both haunting and beautiful. With music from composer Adolphe Adam performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, staged in the spectacular Music Hall, also hailed as one of the most haunted concert halls in America. A truly Cincinnati production, performances will also feature local arts lovers and social media influencers in the roles of the royal family, young performers from Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy, and a gorgeous Borzoi dog named Anya, who auditioned for and won the role of the hound of the hunt!
Tickets are on sale now, starting at $29 at cballet.org.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND INFORMATION
WHO: Cincinnati Ballet
Choreography: Devon Carney
Music: Adolphe Adam, performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
WHAT: Giselle
WHEN:
- Thursday, October 31 – 7:30 pm
- Friday, November 1 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 2 – 2:00 pm
- Saturday, November 2 – 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 3 – 1:00 pm
WHERE: Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Ballet 2024-2025 Season Sponsors:
Margaret and Michael Valentine, Julie and John Richardson | SugarCreek, ArtsWave, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation
About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.
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