Immerse yourself in a holiday classic of dance, music, and wonder as Marie is whisked away to the enchanted Land of Sweets.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet
Ballet
Fantastic fairies, opulent balls, and a healthy dose of humor. Choreographer Christian Spuck reimagines Marius Petipa’s timeless classic, Sleeping Beauty, for Ballett Zürich.
Christian Spuck ( Romeo and Juliet, Messa da Requiem, The Nutcracker and The Mouse King) presents a fresh and captivating take on the beloved ballet. This enchanting adaptation follows the journey of sheltered Aurora, beautifully portrayed by Michelle Willems, as she courageously breaks free from expectations and steps into her own. Supported by a brilliantly costumed cast of androgynous fairies, thanks to costume designer Buki Shiff, Spuck turns the spotlight on the fate of Carabosse ( William Moore) blurring the line between good and evil. This production is full of quick wit, magical designs, and of course, Spuck’s unique choreographic language. Accompanied by Philharmonia Zurich, under Servenikas’s baton, Tchaikovsky’s melodies provide the perfect backdrop to this mesmerizing production. Combining the best of fairy tale magic and artistic innovation.
(Director), (Director), Christian Spuck (Choreograper), (Conductor), (Orchestra), Michelle Willems, William Moore, Jan Casier, Lucas Valente, Inna Bilash, Rafaelle Queiroz, Matthew Knight, Matthew Bates, Cohen Aitchison-Dugas, Dominik Slavkovský, Wei Chen, Mark Geilings, Luca Afflitto, Kevin Pouzou, Loïck Pireaux, Esteban Berlanga, Aurore Lissitzky, Daniel Mulligan