Sleeping Beauty

March 10-19, 2017 | Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

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Sleeping Beauty’s timeless tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, a dashing prince and the triumph of good over evil has delighted audiences for years. Originally created by the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa and composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1890, Sleeping Beauty remains a treasured ballet classic. Artistic Director and Choreographer Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux is joined by Associate Artistic Director Patricia McBride to stage this opulent production, with gorgeous sets and costumes and a cast of fanciful characters. Join us in Sleeping Beauty’s enchanted kingdom, as this beloved childhood story leaves you feeling happily ever after.

Tickets start at only $25!

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Performance Dates

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Casting

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PERFORMANCE PHOTOS

Enjoy a preview of photos from Sleeping Beauty

Tickets & Pricing

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Single tickets for Sleeping Beauty range from $25-$100.

Prices are subject to change, but buying early will assure you get the best seats at the best prices. Charlotte Ballet’s tickets are sold through CarolinaTix only. Scalpers do exist so be sure when purchasing tickets you are working with CarolinaTix to assure the best prices, protect yourself from fraud and know that the seats you’ve chosen are the same ones you’ll sit in for the show.

 

Theater, Seating & Parking

Sleeping Beauty will be performed at Knight Theater at Levine at Levine Center for the Arts in uptown Charlotte at 430 S. Tryon Street. Knight Theater has two levels. The Orchestra is on the same level as the stage and includes Orchestra Front and Orchestra Rear seating areas. One floor above the Orchestra is the Grand Tier & Mezzanine level. Grand Tier seating is at the front of that level with the Mezzanine just behind.

A special preferred parking rate of only $5 is available for patrons at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s designated garage, Levine Center for the Arts Parking Garage. The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5 PM on weekdays. There is no time restriction for the weekend. Click here for directions and a parking guide.

 

What to do Uptown

The Knight Theater is located directly between two museums and uptown Charlotte is home to many museums focusing on art, history and culture. Looking for a place to grab a meal before or after a show? Check out a listing of all the restaurants uptown or learn more about where to grab a glass of wine or a drink. Finding so much to do that you need some extra time? Uptown has plenty of options for accommodations.

 

Who is Charlotte Ballet?

Led by internationally acclaimed President and Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Charlotte Ballet is known for its strong dancers and versatile repertoire, ranging from classical ballet like the Nutcracker, to bold, contemporary works. The company of 25 professional dancers, who make Charlotte their home, annually present five performance series in Charlotte during a season spanning from October to April. During the summer, the dancers and artistic staff serve as Company in Residence at The Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y., where Bonnefoux has been artistic director since 1983.

Former New York City Ballet star Patricia McBride, serves as associate artistic director and master teacher of Charlotte Ballet Academy, which trains 700 students annually. In December 2014, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented Associate Artistic Director Patricia McBride with a 2014 Kennedy Center Honor.

Charlotte Ballet has nationally recognized educational and community programs, including the Reach scholarship dance program.

In 2010, the organization built the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance in uptown Charlotte. The Center for Dance houses administrative and rehearsal spaces, as well as a 200-seat theater.