Ballet Chelsea is pleased to invite you to its premiere performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Les Sylphides tonight, April 22 and Saturday, April 23.
Performances take place tonight at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Chelsea High School auditorium.
This story will be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. If you love The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake, don’t miss this magical performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is a down-to-earth comedy and fairy tale romance, augmented by fairies, fireflies, and creatures of the forest. The ballet has widespread appeal for artists and audience members alike. Based on Shakespeare’s richly poetic descriptions of the fairy kingdom, this performance features music by romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn.
In addition, Ballet Chelsea will be performing Les Sylphides, a one-act ballet set to the music of Frédéric Chopin. This “romantic reverie” is based around a young poet out walking when he encounters sylphs (spirits) dancing in the moonlight. This famous ballet is performed by nearly every professional ballet company in the world.
The show is appropriate for all ages. Refreshments and flowers will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission.
To purchase tickets ($15 seniors, students/$20 adults), online at www.balletchelsea.org/midsummer and at the door at the performances.
Tickets are also available by calling or visiting Ballet Chelsea, 475-3070.
