ECLECTIC
One-time-only performance!
Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 pm
at Mobile Civic Center Theater
In special collaboration with Mobile Opera
Mobile Ballet’s 23-24 Season opens with ECLECTIC on October 7th. This new production by Katia Garza is a one-of-a-kind creative collaboration with dancers, live music, and singers together on one stage – from opera to oldies, classical to contemporary!
Featuring:
– Cincinnati Ballet principal dancers Melissa Gelfin De-Poli and Rafael Quenedit Castro
– Mobile Opera sopranos Allanda Small and Kathryn Hedlund
– Mobile singer-songwriter Symone French
– Musicians Enen Yu, Elizabeth French, and Allen Knight (Violins); Iris Bobren (Viola); Guo-Sheng Huang (Cello), and David Ott (Piano)
– Israel Rodriguez of Mobile Ballet; Daniel Benavides formerly of Orlando Ballet; and more!
Performing with the Mobile Ballet Company
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this unique work of art, on stage for one night only!
THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, December 8, 7:00 pm* (with live orchestra)
Saturday, December 9, 2:00 pm*
Saturday, December 9, 7:00 pm* (with live orchestra)
Sunday, December 10, 2:00 pm*
at Mobile Civic Center Theater
*Please note new performance start times!
Outstanding guest artists share the stage with Mobile Ballet Company and students in this cherished Mobile holiday tradition with exciting choreography by Artistic Director Katia Garza. This familiar favorite will incorporate exciting new characters and choreography (and a few surprises!), in the magical story that delights audiences of all ages.
NEW: We are thrilled to announce that we will be adding a Friday evening performance, and the Mobile Ballet Orchestra will be accompanying the Friday evening and Saturday evening performances live!
With a live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score for the first time in decades for Mobile Ballet’s Nutcracker, this year’s production will be an unforgettable experience!
Additional Special Event:
The Nutcracker Holiday Brunch
Saturday, December 9, 11:30 a.m.
prior to the matinee performance
Mobile Civic Center East Exhibit Hall
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Saturday, March 23, 7:00 pm*
Sunday, March 24, 2:00 pm*
at Mobile Civic Center Theater
*Please note new performance start times!
Sleeping Beauty will transport you on a mystical journey to the fairytale world in a story where good vs evil and the power of love overcomes all obstacles. This iconic ballet is a masterclass in the classical style, ideal for long-time ballet lovers as well as newcomers.
Audiences of all ages will be swept away by this elegant production featuring Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score, stunning sets and costumes, and international guest artists, in a new adaptation by artistic Director Katia Garza after the original version of Marius Petipa.
Classical ballet at its finest!
