THE FIREBIRD WITH STARS & STRIPES AND WORLD PREMIERE OF FEVER DREAM

“Ballet West’s staging of The Firebird is beautiful and exciting … classical ballet at its best.” – Broadway World

“George Balanchine’s “Stars and Stripes” has all the pomp and circumstance of inaugural parades and Fourth of July fireworks.” – The Washington Post

The tale of a powerful, mystical bird, a wistful dream for humanity, and a joyful expression of American pride. These three works celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ballet West’s artistry with magic, creativity, plus pomp and circumstance.

An original piece choregraphed by Ballet West’s founder, Willam Christensen, The Firebird, is based on the folktale of a magical, flaming bird set to the sweeping and colorful score by Igor Stravinsky. Fever Dream by newly-retired and long-term company artist Joshua Whitehead immerses the audience into a dream-like world. The quintessential Balanchine Stars and Stripes shows off pure showmanship and creative genius. You’ll be tapping your toes to the music of John Phillip Sousa, often referred to as “The American March King.”

Recommended ages 8 and up.

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FIREBIRD

Choreography
William Christensen

Music 
Igor Stravinsky

Scenic and Costume Design 
Ronald Crosby

Costume Design 
David Hovel

Lighting 
James Larsen

Masks 
Logan Long

World Premier
October 25, 1967, Ballet West, Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City

 

FEVER DREAM

Choreography
Joshua Whitehead

Musical Composition 
Joshua Whitehead

Utah Premier 
November 2023

 

STARS AND STRIPES

Choreography
George Balanchine

Music
John Phillip Souza (as arranged by Hershey Kay)

Costumes 
Karinska

Original Lighting 
Ronald Bates

Lighting 
James Larsen

World Premier 
January 17, 1958, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama, New York

Choreography
April 9, 2010

 

Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra

Programs, artists, and dates subject to change.

Ballet West Health and Safety Policy

Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2023-2024 season, we encourage patrons who wish to wear a mask to do so. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you follow CDC quarantine and isolations guidelines and prioritize your health and the health of your fellow audience members and stay home. Ballet West reserves the right to change or amend the health policy for performances in the future.