Louisville Ballet Announces 2016-2017 Season

Featuring a dynamic 65th Anniversary Season kickoff program, a Tchaikovsky trio that includes a new Swan Lake with a radical visual interpretation, an exciting collaborative production with Louisville Visual Art and more!

LOUISVILLE, KY, Thursday, March 17, 2016 – Louisville Ballet is thrilled to announce its 2016-2017 Season as the Company prepares to celebrate 65 years of inspiring Louisville and beyond through the art of dance. Highlights of this milestone season include: three Tchaikovsky ballets – a brand-new Swan Lake, The Brown-Forman Nutcracker and Alun Jones’ The Sleeping Beauty – as well as an innovative co-production Louisville Visual Art, continuing Louisville Ballet’s commitment to collaborative new work. Choreographers’ Showcase, a community favorite and the Company’s contribution to the classics of tomorrow, develops and grows this season with a focus on narrative. And the season opener, Stars + Stripes, spectacularly launches this anniversary season by highlighting the versatility Louisville Ballet dancers alongside special guest artists. “Our 2016-2017 Season boldly and proudly affirms our position as a classical ballet company, continues our commitment to collaborative new work, and fully embraces our place in this thriving artistic community,” says Robert Curran, Louisville Ballet Artistic & Executive Director. “I feel so fortunate to be a part of this Company, especially in this milestone year. I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this ambitious and exciting season of dance.”

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LOUISVILLE BALLET 2016-2017 SEASON

STARS + STRIPES Sept. 9-10, 2016 Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center We ignite our 65th Season with this stunning production featuring our world-class Company! Experience classicism pushed to its limits in George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations, a world-premiere piece by Artistic & Executive Director Robert Curran and the vibrant, full-tilt choreography of Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room.

Full STARS + STRIPES program includes: Theme and Variations Choreography by George Balanchine Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; Scenic & Costume Design by Hugh Colman World Premiere Work Choreography by Robert Curran Music by Yassou Scenic Design by Louisville-based visual artist Letitia Quesenberry In the Upper Room Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Philip Glass Costume Design by Norma Kamali SWAN LAKE Oct. 14-15, 2016 The Brown Theatre Choreography by Robert Curran after Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Designs by Ryan Daly and Robert Curran This world-premiere production brings together our Artistic & Executive Director Robert Curran with Louisville-based visual artist Ryan Daly to create a unique interpretation of the heartbreaking tale of love and betrayal. Classical ballet meets laser projection technology to create a Louisville Ballet experience like you’ve never had before. THE BROWN-FORMAN NUTCRACKER Dec. 10-22, 2016 Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center Choreography by Val Caniparoli Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Scenic & Costume Designs by Peter Cazalet Embrace the magic of the season with our holiday classic. Prepare for an always-magical journey with Marie and her Nutcracker prince to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy! HUMAN ABSTRACT Feb. 22-26, 2017 Bomhard Theater, The Kentucky Center Choreography by Lucas Jervies Music by Adam Ster Designs by emerging Louisville-based visual artists A co-production between Louisville Ballet and Louisville Visual Art, this production will push the boundaries of art created through collaboration. Lucas Jervies brings a psychological drama to life in the intimate setting of the Bomhard Theatre where you will feel the power of the art you are seeing. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY April 7-8, 2017 Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center Choreography by Alun Jones Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Designs by Alun Jones Costumes by Peter Farmer and Alun Jones This revival of Alun Jones’ production completes our homage to the Tchaikovsky classics and closes our 65th Anniversary Season with a spectacular and uplifting celebration of beauty. CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE Jan. 24-28, 2017 Louisville Ballet Studios Get an exclusive first look at new choreography created by and for Louisville Ballet artists. This season we focus on narrative as we invest in the future of ballet and the dance makers building the classics of tomorrow. Join us for a thrilling performance that captures the craft and vision of our company.

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  2016-2017 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES: NEW THIS SEASON – Louisville Ballet now offers an even wider selection of Season Ticket Packages. This season’s options include full-season Experience Packages, a Story Ballet Trio, an Innovations package, a Choreograph Your Own package and more. Season Ticket Packages offer patrons access to the best seating and special perks, including concierge service through our patron services department, free and flexible ticket exchanges and the opportunity to join the Company throughout the year for special behind-the-scenes events. Packages start at just $50 and offer up to 30% off single ticket prices. 2016-2017 Season Packages will be available for purchase by new Season Ticket Package patrons and renewing patrons (2015-2016 Subscribers) starting March 28, 2016. Purchase 2016-2017 Season Ticket Packages online, by calling (502) 583-2623 or in-person at the Louisville Ballet box office located at 315 E. Main St. (9 AM – 5 PM, M – F). 2016-2017 Season single tickets will be available for purchase via The Kentucky Center for the Arts starting August 1, 2016.