2008-2009 Season
January 8th, 2008DRACULA
Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm; Saturday, November 1 at 7:30pm; Sunday, November 2 at 2:00pm (length - 2 hours 20 minutes, two intermissions)
Dracula is a full length dance-drama based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker. The ballet has stunning visual effects and an eerie dramatic score compiled by the late choreographer, Charles Bennett. It tells the chilling tale of the vampire Dracula, his return from Transylvania to posses Lucy Van Helsing and the risks her family and friends endure to save her from Dracula’s fangs and the terrible immortal existence of a vampire. Look for special events on Halloween Night surrounding this ballet and hosted by the Eugene Ballet! (Children appropriate 10 years and up)
THE NUTCRACKER
EUGENE (Hult Center): Friday, December 19 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 20 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, December 21 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. (length - 2 hours, one intermission)
CORVALLIS: Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm. (length - 2 hours, one intermission)
SALEM (Historic Elsinore Theater): Thursday, December 18 at 7:30pm. (length - 2 hours, one intermission)
The Nutcracker is the most beloved classical ballet of all time. Our production designed by former Disney artist, Don Carson is child friendly. It tells the story of Clara’s dream about her childhood sweetheart, Hans transformed into a life sized nutcracker soldier. The transformation of Clara’s home into the Mouse Kingdom is magical and exciting as giant mice appear from the fireplace and the comic Mouse King enters on a pirate ship. A carousel pony takes Clara for a ride through a winter wonderland and a hot air balloon takes Clara to the Land of Sweets where she meets all your favorite Nutcracker characters. Once again the Eugene Ballet is joined on stage by the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Festival Choirs and ballet students from the Eugene Ballet Academy and the region. (Children appropriate 6 years and up)
SWAN LAKE
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm; Sunday, February 15 at 2:00pm (length - 2 hours 20 minutes, two intermissions)
Swan Lake is the pinnacle of classical ballet. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov over 100 years ago, the ballet continues to entrance and enrich the lives of ballet fans the world over. This sumptuous production features over one hundred costumes, sets designed by scenic artist, Peter Dean Beck and a full corp de ballet of swans presided over by the evil magician Rothbart. Staged by Louis Godfrey and Denise Shultze, Swan Lake tells the story of a disconsolate prince who happens open a lake filled with creatures, half swan, half woman, caught in Rothbart’s wicked spell. Love conquers all in the end to Tchaikovsky’s romantic and dramatic score. (Children appropriate 10 years and up)
PETER PAN
Saturday, April 18 at 2.00pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, April 19 at 2:00pm (length - 1 hour 45 minutes, one intermission)
The story of the little boy who never grew up is bought to life in this ballet complete with fantastic flying scenes. Peter Pan is a beautiful production from Las Vegas. Peter and Wendy fly to the land of the lost boys, meet the Indian maidens and escape the threats of Captain Hook and the ticking crocodile. Choreographed by guest choreographer, Bruce Steivel this is a charming family ballet sure to be a treat for the whole family. (Children appropriate 4 years and up)
