Fire & Fairy Tales
Our Diamond Season continues as Greensboro Ballet presents
Fire & Fairy Tales
featuring The Firebird and Aurora’s Wedding from The Sleeping Beauty
April 2 at 6:30pm
April 3 & 4 at 2:30pm
at the Carolina Theatre
Experience a world of magic, wonder, and timeless storytelling with Fire & Fairy Tales, Greensboro Ballet’s spectacular spring production of its 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
This enchanting program brings together two beloved masterpieces of classical ballet, each set to iconic scores by legendary composers.
The performance opens with The Firebird, featuring the powerful and evocative music of composer Igor Stravinsky. Inspired by Russian folklore, the ballet tells the story of Prince Ivan, whose encounter with the mystical Firebird leads him into a battle against the evil sorcerer Kashchei. Filled with dazzling movement, mythical creatures, and heroic adventure, this dynamic production will be choreographed by acclaimed guest choreographer and Regional Dance America President, Mary LeGere.
The evening concludes with Aurora’s Wedding from The Sleeping Beauty, featuring the glorious music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This beloved fairytale celebration follows Princess Aurora’s joyful wedding festivities and showcases some of classical ballet’s most treasured moments, including appearances by beloved fairytale characters and the grandeur of a royal court celebration.
From fiery fantasy to elegant fairytale splendor, Fire & Fairy Tales promises an unforgettable afternoon or evening of breathtaking dance, beautiful music, and magical storytelling for audiences of all ages.
Tickets:
Adult Tickets: Tier 1 - $45 Tier 2 - $35 *Tier 3 - $15
Tier 1 & 2 Discounts:
$15 discount/ticket for children (2-17), seniors (60+), students (18+ w/ID), and military (w/ID).
*All Tier 3 tickets are $15 each!
Babes-in-arms (ages 0-23 months that will sit in your lap) are $10 each.
Groups of 12 can get a discount on tickets. Call the Carolina Theatre box office during box office hours listed below.
Tickets on sale now! Purchase through the Carolina Theatre Box Office:
336-333-2605 Hours: M-F, Noon-3pm www.carolinatheatre.com
*There is a $5 Carolina Theatre processing fee and sales tax charged per performance ticket.
Fire & Fairy Tales
Princess Tea
Saturday, April 3 at 1:15pm in the Renaissance Room of the Carolina Theatre
Consider adding tickets to Greensboro Ballet’s Princess Tea — a royal tea party fit for princes and princesses! Meet Princess Aurora, enjoy sweet treats, and create your own happily ever after.