Inspired by the 1889 fairy tale written by Charles Perrault, Tchaikovsky gave life to The Sleeping Beauty only a few years later, with a moving and poetic score that depicts the struggle between good and evil through music. The ballet received immediate success but it wasn’t until after the Russian composer’s death that it became recognized globally. Nowadays, this Tchaikovsky classic is performed on the world’s biggest stages and this season, it’s coming to an iconic L.A. venue thanks to the dazzling ‘We call it Ballet’ show.
Nocturne Theatre will open its doors on selected dates over the coming months to welcome show-stopping performances. Featuring ballerinas wearing LED-lit 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.
What is ‘We call it Ballet’?
In a nutshell, it’s a ballet show that celebrates the centuries-old art form, giving it an innovative twist. Besides the classical music and choreography, audiences can experience a unique light show worn by the gifted ballerinas. Thousands of LED lights are sewn into the dancers’ costumes, making each and every move more ethereal-looking and the storyline more accessible to all audiences, young and new.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
Ballet stems from the Italian Renaissance courts but the classical style we usually see today materialized in 19th-century France and Russia, leaning on precision and technique. As years went by, it evolved into many different styles, from neoclassical using the Balanchine method to contemporary that blends ballet, abstraction, visual arts and experimental music. Although the art form has changed and evolved so much throughout history, these styles have one thing in common: they all tell a story through the universal language of movement.
At ‘We call it Ballet’ you’ll notice a combination of classical with contemporary elements, where classical technique and music, a light show and pre-recorded narration come together to depict the plot of The Sleeping Beauty.
Graceful arabesques await at ‘We call it Ballet’ in Los Angeles and you won’t want to miss them. Let the music sweep you off your feet at Nocturne Theatre as the magic of this timeless 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.