The BalletMet 2022-2023 season features six distinct programs held at the Ohio Theatre and Davidson Theatre.
“This season will be a beautiful balance of exciting new works and beloved classics,” said Edwaard Liang, Artistic Director of BalletMet. “We already know that Dracula, Nutcracker, Dorothy and the Prince of Oz, and Swan Lake are fan favorites, and I’m looking forward to the audience seeing our different take on each of these.”
The full-length classics will be complemented by world premieres by Leiland Charles, Dana Genshaft, and Amy Seiwert, as well as ballets by Liang.
BalletMet 2022-2023 Season Schedule
BalletMet at The Ohio | September 16-18, 2022
Ohio Theatre
- Murmuration by Edwaard Liang
- Tributary by Edwaard Laing
The production will feature two perfect pairings, Edwaard Liang’s Murmuration and Tributary. Murmuration showcases dancers replicating the movements of starlings as they swirl and turn in unison, and Tributary fills the stage with dancers in a riot of white tutus giving the audience a spectacle of classical ballet.
Dracula | October 28 – November 5, 2022
Davidson Theatre
- Dracula by David Nixon
Inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 movie, Dracula is filled with passion and horror. The ballet is a company classic with choreography by former BalletMet Artistic Director David Nixon.
The Nutcracker | December 8-24, 2022
Ohio Theatre
- The Nutcracker by Gerard Charles
The Nutcracker will bring back all of its holiday magic and enchantment to the Ohio Theatre. The Columbus favorite will feature the full company and academy students of all ages.
Dorothy and The Prince of Oz | February 10-12, 2023
Ohio Theatre
- Dorothy and The Prince of Oz by Edwaard Liang
Next to grace the Ohio Theatre stage will be the family-friendly Dorothy and the Prince of Oz. The ballet follows Dorothy and her prince as they discover what the Book of Knowledge has to reveal. Accompanying the choreography by Edwaard Liang will be stunning life-size puppetry and scenery by Basil Twist.
A Celebration of New Works | March 10-18, 2023
Davidson Theatre
- World Premiere by Leiland Charles
- World Premiere by Dana Genshaft
- World Premiere by Amy Seiwert
A new work triple bill titled A Celebration of New Works will showcase choreography by Leiland Charles, Dana Genshaft, and Amy Seiwert. These World Premieres will highlight the versatility BalletMet is known for while pushing the boundaries with never-before-seen choreography.
Swan Lake | April 28-30, 2023
Ohio Theatre
- Swan Lake by Edwaard Liang
Rounding out the season will be a captivating Swan Lake with choreography by Edwaard Liang and music from Tchaikovsky. The classic ballet will showcase the beauty of the swan maidens and the delicate creatures of water and air. As arguably the most famous ballet ever to be created, this work is guaranteed to enthrall audiences.
Featured Photo for the BalletMet 2022-2023 Season from BalletMet.
