State Street Ballet: “Scheherazade”
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Date & Time
Sat, Oct 26 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sun, Oct 27 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
1216 State Street
Venue (website)
The Granada Theatre
State Street Ballet’s premiere program of the season, the double bill Scheherazade and The Firebird, will be performed with the Santa Barbara Symphony, conducted by Nir Kabaretti.
Artistic Director Megan Philipp describes it as “more than just a performance. It’s a night of unforgettable artistry, and a celebration of 30 years of ballet excellence.”
The virtuosic Scheherazade, with choreography by Autumn Eckman and music byRimsky Korsakov, was first envisioned by State Street Ballet Managing Director Tim Mikel, who wrote the libretto. An intriguing variation on a classic story, this sensual, physical, and electric ballet premiered in 2014.
The Firebird features dramatic choreography by William Soleau and music by Igor Stravinsky, to tell a fantastical Russian fairy tale of good and evil. The company’s cast of international artists will be joined by guest artist Rachel Hutsell, formerly of New York City Ballet.
Performances are at The Granada Theatre, Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
ABOUT THE COMPANY State Street Ballet is a renowned international dance company established in 1994 by Founding Director Rodney Gustafson. The company embodies artistic excellence, drawing exceptional dancers from around the globe to create captivating performances that push the boundaries of traditional ballet. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Megan Philipp and Executive Director Cecily MacDougall, State Street Ballet has become a hub for dance on the Central Coast, providing a home for twenty international company artists, a professional trainee program, annual summer intensive, and educational outreach initiatives. The company’s focus on exceptional artistic and educational programming ensures that each season presents a dynamic blend of timeless classics and innovative new works, for audiences in Santa Barbara and abroad. Visit statestreetballet.com for more information.