The Ballet Austin 2023-2024 season features three full-length ballets choreographed by Artistic Director Stephen Mills, including a world premiere inspired by one of his favorite authors – Edgar Allen Poe.
Ballet Austin 2023-2024 Season Trailer
Ballet Austin 2023-2024 Season Schedule
Hamlet | September 15-17, 2023
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- Hamlet by Stephen Mills
Stephen Mills’ production of Hamlet is a contemporary, bold rendition of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of revenge, grief and love. Set to the richly textured music of American composer Philip Glass, Mills’ Hamlet features costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani, visually arresting sets, and a gripping portrayal of one of the greatest tragedies of all time.
The Nutcracker | December 2-23, 2023
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- The Nutcracker by Stephen Mills
From the twinkling lights, whirling snowflakes, and sparkling beauty of the exquisite sets and costumes comes the heart-warming story of young Clara and her nutcracker. Bringing the magic of the holiday season, The Nutcracker remains Austin’s longest running live production. Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with this beloved and enduring story, featuring live accompaniment of Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
TRIAD: Three Bold Dances | February 16-18, 2024
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- Concerto Barocco by George Balanchine
- Renaissance (Austin Premiere) by Amy Seiwert
- CARBON53 by Stephen Mills
The beauty of George Balanchine’s neoclassical ballet, Concerto Barocco, combines with a contemporary work by choreographer Amy Seiwert, titled Renaissance and the rich modernism of Stephen Mills’ CARBON53.
Concerto Barocco was originally featured in New York City Ballet’s inaugural performance in 1948. This neo-classical ballet from the George Balanchine Trust is considered a personification of Bach’s music: “see the music, hear the dance.”
An Austin premiere, Renaissance, is set to the music of Kitka, a women’s a cappella vocal ensemble, exploring music from Eastern European traditions as it honors the strength of community and women standing together.
Set to music of contemporary composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich, Stephen Mills’ CARBON53 explores the concept of repetition, the carbon copy: “Are we not all carbon copies of our ancestors?”
POE / A Tale of Madness | March 22-24, 2024
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- POE / A Tale of Madness (World Premiere) by Stephen Mills
In collaboration with nationally-acclaimed visual artist Natalie Frank, Stephen Mills explores the haunted life and fascinating works of Edgar Allen Poe. With a newly commissioned score for full symphony orchestra by award-winning composer Graham Reynolds and libretto by Shawn Sides, co-producing artistic director of Rude Mechanicals, this new work will explore one of Mills’ much-loved authors, bringing a sampling of Poe’s masterpieces to life.
The Sleeping Beauty | May 10-12, 2024
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
- The Sleeping Beauty by Marius Petipa
Tchaikovsky’s fabulous and familiar score comes to life in one of the most memorable classical ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty, featuring live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Designed and constructed in England, this production features exquisite sets, glittering costumes and familiar storybook characters, like Puss-in-Boots and Little Red Riding Hood.
Featured Photo for the Ballet Austin 2023-2024 season from the company’s website.
