THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

“Highly entertaining!” – The Salt Lake Tribune

“Dramatic stunts abound!” – Deseret News

The beloved fairy tale, adored by Utah audiences for decades, got an opulent makeover with the premiere of sumptuous new sets designed by critically acclaimed French artist and painter Alain Vaes. In 2011, Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Resident Designer David Heuvel conceived new costumes. Ballet West unveiled the first new sets created for this work since its BW premiere in 1986, made possible by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and John and Andrea Miller.

From birth, the princess is beset by trials—a jealous witch, cursed spindles, pernicious brambles and thorns—and the only chance for redemption for her and her kingdom is true love’s kiss. The fairy of wisdom, a loving godmother, sets out to ensure Aurora’s happiness and the kingdom’s triumph, celebrated with a wedding attended by the most enchanting fairy tale characters ever to grace the stage. Adam Sklute’s unique adaptation of the spectacular Marius Petipa ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score was an evening of nonstop, fanciful adventure.

Recommended ages 8 and up.

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Choreography
Conceived and produced by Adam Sklute
After Marius Petipa, with original choreography by Pamela Robinson-Harris and Mark Goldweber

Music
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Scenic design
Alain Vaes

Costume Design
Peter Cazalet

World Premiere
January 15, 1890 Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg

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 2022-2023 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.