The New
Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is selling tickets for its final stage production of the
year.
To make
their performance more spectacular, NOBA will welcome the American
Ballet Theatre (ABT)
back to New Orleans after half a century. The group, along with the Louisiana
Philharmonic Orchestra,
will present Alexander Gorsky's interpretation of Don Quixote at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m.
Don
Quixote is a
showstopping ballet filled with high-energy music, virtuoso dancing, and
choreographic fireworks. Based on the classic novel, Don Quixote follows
a young man who mistakes fantasy with reality during his travels with his
trusty sidekick, Sancho Panza. Along the way, they meet the daring toreador
Espada, a vibrant caravan of gypsies, and mutant windmills.
Created by
French choreographer Marius Petipa, Don Quixote first performed at the Bolshoi
Theatre in Moscow
in 1869. Inspired by Petipa's masterpiece, Gorsky created his own
interpretation, which premiered in 1900.
"Here is a
ballet with a coherent story, a colorful cast of characters, a score that
throws off one irresistible tune after another," Observer said.
Before the performances, BRAVO, the Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization of the New Orleans Ballet Association, and Honorary Chairs Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Hutto Edwards with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Cher Taffaro Nungesser, will host an elegant dinner with the artists at the annual Grand Gala at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans on Friday, May 13, 2022. Because of this event BRAVO is able to support NOBA's tuition-free program. This program allows over 5,500 activities and dance classes for those ages 4-80+ as well as amazing performances here in New Orleans.
Tickets
range from $49 to $249 based on seating location. Discounts for seniors and
students are also available. Groups are also eligible for a discount. Groups of
10 to 19 patrons will receive a 10% discount off while groups of over 20
patrons will receive 15% off their purchase; plus, each group will receive one
free ticket for every 10 purchases.
Patrons will
also be invited to join ABT dancers for a VIP Grand Gala Dinner on Friday, May
13 for $500. The dinner package includes special perks such as admission to a
private showing of Don Quixote, an intermission champagne reception, and
VIP parking.
For
more information about Don Quixote or to purchase tickets, visit nobadance.com or ticketmaster.com.
