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Ballet is back: The City Ballet of San Diego has released its performance schedule for the 2021-22 season, which includes several in-person productions.
The company offers these shows this season:
- “Classics in Concert”, this fall
- “On the Move”, also this fall
- The holiday classic, “The Nutcracker”, in December
- “Rhapsody in Blue”, in March 2022
- A full production of “Don Quixote”, in spring 2022
Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet live and in person as the performers return to the stage – something that simply wasn’t happening during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Spreckels Theater, the home theater of the City Ballet in San Diego, is undergoing renovations this year, but as they say, the show must go on!
Instead of performing at home, the company will present its productions in various theaters in San Diego County. Here is what it looks like:
Classics in Concert
The City Ballet’s 29th anniversary season opening production is a true program for ballet lovers and will feature three ballets by Elizabeth Wistrich, including the classic tutu ballet of “Paquita” by Marius Petipa, the enchanting “Elegies” and its fast paced “Gottschalk Festival.”
What there is to know
- Dates and times of performances: October 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. October 3 at 2:30 p.m.
- Place: Joan B. Kroc Theater (6611 University Avenue)
- Ticket prices: $ 32; $ 59; $ 73; $ 86; $ 99; You can buy tickets here.
Moving
The City Ballet, under the direction of Steven Wistrich, will cover two world premieres by resident choreographer Geoff Gonzalez: “Unbroken” and “Within The Hourglass Desert”.
His ballets are inspired by the culture of a reinvented contemporary movement based on the classical art form. Gonzalez said he aimed to shed new light while continuing to champion the beautiful traditions of ballet.
What there is to know
- Dates and times of performances: October 23 at 8 p.m.
- Place: Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (7600 Fay Ave.)
- Ticket prices: $ 39 to $ 59; You will be able to purchase tickets here closer to the date of the show.
Nutcracker
A holiday classic, “The Nutcracker†invites the public to discover the joy and magic of the holiday season.
It tells the classic Victorian-era story of the adventures of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Herr Drosselmeyer and the Sugar Plum Fairy through a magical theatrical experience on the famous score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Young and old alike will discover the choreography of Elizabeth Wistrich, her exquisite costumes and grandiose sets.
What there is to know
- Dates and times of performances: December 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Place: California Center for the Arts in Escondido
- Ticket prices: Tickets go on sale October 3; pricing updates will be available here.
Rhapsody in blue
Resident choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez created his version Rhapsody in blue for the company’s virtual season last year.
This year, patrons will be able to fully enjoy the experience of seeing it performed live on stage.
What there is to know
- Dates and times of performances: March 25, 2022 and March 26, 2022 at 8 p.m. on both dates
- Place: Balboa Theater (868 4th Ave. in downtown San Diego)
- Ticket prices: Tickets go on sale October 3; pricing information will be available here.
Don Quixote
The City Ballet of San Diego will close this exciting season with this complete ballet of “Don Quixote” – a lavish production based on the epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
What there is to know
- Dates and times of performances: May 7, 2022, at 8 p.m. May 8, 2022, at 2 p.m.
- Place: California Center for the Arts in Escondido
- Ticket prices: Tickets go on sale October 3; pricing information will be available here.
For more information on performances or to purchase tickets, you can visit the City Ballet website here.
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