Tucson, AZ--- Ballet Tucson’s breathtaking mainstage season opener, Magic in the Moonlight begins on October 31st at 7pm at The Temple of Music and Art located at 330 Scott Avenue in downtown Tucson Additional performances are on November 1st at 2pm and 7pm and on November 2nd at 2pm. Opening night attendees are invited to Ballet Tucson's Halloween celebration. Guests are encouraged to wear their masquerade best and join in a post-performance toast with Ballet Tucson's artists.
Magic in the Moonlight promises to dazzle with an array of dynamic dancing, drama, and theatrics. The striking beauty of Paul Gibson’s Piano Dance enchanted audiences in the 2024 Spring Concert and the Ballet Tucson premiere of his Sense of Doubt will thrill with a powerful display of vigor and athleticism. This program will also see the return of Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada’s Phantom of the Opera, inspired by both the 1910 Leroux novel and the 1925 silent film. This well-known tale of murder and mayhem not only includes the signature falling chandelier and haunting boat ride, but also features students of The School of Ballet Tucson in a classroom scene straight out of one of Edgar Degas’ famous ballerina paintings. The evening is rounded out by two classic works — Clair de Lune Pas de Deux, choreographed by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin in 2024 in collaboration with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, and the virtuosic Black Swan Pas de Deux from the ever-timeless ballet Swan Lake, where the ballerina’s extraordinary feat of thirty-two fouettés will amaze.
Sarah Wilkerson and Duncan Barlow
Photo Credit Charles Carlos Chavez
Paul Gibson, choreographer of Sense of Doubt, is thrilled to be working on this performance: "My first experience at Ballet Tucson was truly wonderful. I had the privilege of working with the incredible dancers on The Piano Dance, and it was an unforgettable experience. Collaborating with them was a joy, and every rehearsal was a pleasure. I am eagerly looking forward to returning this fall to work on Sense of Doubt and diving back into the inspiring energy at Ballet Tucson."
Madeleine Kuebler in Black Swan Pas de Deux
Photo Credit Carlos Chavez
SUBSCRIPTION & TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets and subscriptions are now on sale. A Classic Subscription includes all five season performances including The Nutcracker at the rate of $260 and Mixed Rep Subscription includes four performances (minus The Nutcracker) at the rate of $188. Both Season Subscription options include special discounts, concierge service and other exclusive benefits: https://ballettucson.org/season-subscription/
Tickets for The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra can only be purchased from the Tucson Convention Center in-person at their box office or online via Ticketmaster. Tickets to all other Ballet Tucson performances can be purchased at.ballettucson.org.
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ABOUT BALLET TUCSON
Ballet Tucson was established in 1986 by Mary Beth Cabana to create a world-class professional ballet company and school in Southern Arizona. In the spring of 2022, Margaret Mullin, a Tucson native, was named Artistic Director alongside Chieko Imada, Ballet Tucson’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer.
Ballet Tucson provides local and international artistry of the highest caliber presenting five professional performances annually which include beloved classics like The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and innovative works by acclaimed choreographers like Justin Peck, George Balanchine and Christopher Wheeldon.
The School of Ballet Tucson provides the opportunity for students of all ages to receive the highest caliber of dance training from accomplished instructors while developing a deep love for the art form and a means for greater self-expression.
As Southern Arizona’s only professional ballet company, Ballet Tucson is committed to building community around the art of dance through outreach and education initiatives. This includes free pop-up performances, the Best Foot Forward program (dance education classes in Title 1 schools), the Ballet Banter lecture series and KidzTIX, which provides free performance tickets to students of Title 1 schools throughout Tucson. Ballet Tucson Studios are located at 200 S Tucson Blvd. For additional information on show and studio schedules and to purchase tickets visit https://ballettucson.org/ or call 520-903-1445.
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