Inspired by Charles Perrault’s 1889 fairy tale, Tchaikovsky brought The Sleeping Beauty to life, crafting an emotional score that vividly portrays the battle between good and evil. This timeless masterpiece has graced the stages of premier theaters around the globe, including the Royce Hall at UCLA for the 2015 production of the Los Angeles Ballet. This season, ballet enthusiasts can rediscover its magic at an iconic venue, thanks to the dazzling ‘Ballet of Lights‘ show in Los Angeles.
The Historic Glendale Theater will open its doors on key dates over the coming months to welcome a shortened version of the normal three-hour production so that it can be enjoyed by both seasoned enthusiasts and ballet novices. Featuring six ballerinas wearing glittering costumes, these shows are sure to light up your evening plans. There is limited availability so make sure you secure your spot before tickets sell out.
Ballet of Lights: bringing The Sleeping Beauty to Los Angeles
Over the course of 60 minutes, “Ballet of Lights”, celebrates the centuries-old art from, offering Angelinos an innovative twist on the timeless fairy tale we all know and love. This abridged version of the classic ballet makes ballet’s expressive nature more accessible to all audiences, young and new. Because besides the classical music and choreography, there will be twinkling lights incorporated into the six ballerinas’ costumes, making each and every move more ethereal-looking.
The Sleeping Beauty told through light, music, and dance
The world-renowned Romantic ballet is based on Charles Perrault’s version of the fairy tale that focuses on themes of love and the constant conflict between good and evil. On the one hand, the Lilac Fairy symbolizes wisdom, guidance and benevolence, and on the other hand, the malevolent Carabosse represents darkness and the fatalist notion that there is no free will.
These two polar opposites converge when Princess Aurora is dealt challenging cards, forced to enter a long and dreary slumber. Yet, through her virtues and light, the ultimate triumph of love over adversity gives the ballet this dreamlike quality we can all resonate with. Additionally, at “Ballet of Lights”, the universal language of movement, iconic melodies and changing lights all come together to breathe new life into the beloved production.
Graceful arabesques await at ‘Ballet of Lights’ in Los Angeles and you won’t want to miss them. Let the music sweep you off your feet at Historic Glendale Theater as the magic of this fairy tale enchants your heart.
Doors open 60 minutes before curtain so try to arrive early or on time to find your seats. There will be two showings on each night at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm, giving you plenty of time for a pre- or post-show drink.