Boston Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty

On Friday night, Isabelle and I had the opportunity to attend opening night of Boston Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty. It was the perfect girl’s night out for us and the show was amazing. I always marvel at the talent and grace of the dancers. The costumes were beautiful and we loved seeing the beloved fairy tale come alive before us on stage. The performance begins with the christening of Princess Aurora, follows her through her finger prick, and eventual spell break by true love’s first kiss.

Boston Ballet in Marius Petipa's The Sleeping Beauty; photo by Liza Voll, courtesy Boston Ballet

Erica Cornejo in Marius Petipa's The Sleeping Beauty; photo by Rosalie O'Connor, courtesy Boston Ballet

Performance Details:

The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa with additional choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Is hailed as one of the Company’s trademark works. This quintessential production features soaring music by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky and sumptuous sets and costumes by Emmy Award-winning designer David Walker. The Sleeping Beauty runs April 28–May 27 at the Boston Opera House. 

Paulo Arrais and Misa Kuranaga in Marius Petipa's The Sleeping Beauty; photo by Liza Voll, courtesy Boston Ballet

Performance dates/times: 

Friday, April 28 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 29 at 1 pm
Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 30 at 1 pm
Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 6 at 1 pm
Sunday, May 7 at 1 pm
Friday, May 12 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 13 at 1 pm
Friday, May 19 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 20 at 1 pm
Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 27 at 1 pm

All performances of The Sleeping Beauty take place at the Boston Opera House  - 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

The Sleeping Beauty is approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes with two intermissions. Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit bostonballet.org or call 617.695.6955

*Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to the performance. As always, all opinions are my own.