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The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is coming to
Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center with “Sleeping Beauty.” This full-scale production is choreographed by
famous choreographer, Marius Petipa. Brought to glorious life by The State Ballet
Theatre of Russia and based on the Brothers Grimm's version, this romantic tale
tells the story of a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years. Presenting 55 of Russia’s brightest ballet
stars, this celebration of true love, considered one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest
jewels, is brought onto the stage for only one performance.
Founded by legendary dancer and former Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Theatre
Ballet, Maya Plisetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia, now under the
direction of award-winning dancer and Moiseyev Dance Company soloist Nikolay
Anokhin, presents the most passionate love story Ballet. Music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Choreography
by Marius Petipa.
“Effortless precision.” – Palm Beach
Daily News “Full of enchantment!” –
The New York Times.
“Sleeping Beauty”
DATE: January 12, 2018
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start at $18 for children (12 and under) and
$33.75 for adults, plus applicable fees. They may also be purchased online at FSCJ Artist Series
(the official presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 632-5000
between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
January 2017 was a month for ballet, comedy, impersonators
and music from the 1940’s at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts in
Jacksonville, Florida. There were four
different shows to satisfy the entertainment appeal of almost everyone.
“Swan Lake” was a great ballet that could be enjoyed by old
and young alike. Unlike an opera, a
ballet can be better understood through the dance, costumes, the storyline within
the program or previous knowledge of that particular classical dance. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presented
fifty of Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring the ballet to the stage as a
romantic tale of true love within four acts. Swan Lake is set to the music of Tchaikovsky
and based on Russian folklore and German legend that follows a heroic young
prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell.
It’s true – Men &
Women see things differently. Peter
Story came for a few days to educate (with comedy) and give some antidotes from
John Gray’s famous book: “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”. This one-man-show kept everyone laughing and
may have helped to make things better within relationships. If there’s nothing that needs improvement,
then the show is a hoot anyway. Moving
swiftly through a series of sketches, the performance covered everything from
dating, to marriage and also to the bedroom as Peter exposed the differences
between the sexes.
Close your eyes – each Elvis singer (Dean Z, Jay Dupuis and Bill Cherry) sounded
just like the real deal. Open your eyes
and “Elvis Lives” right before your eyes. As your eyes pan the attendees, heads were
bobbing and people were dancing in their seats.
Elvis Lives was better than any Elvis show that you could see on the Las
Vegas Strip. When asked if the actors
would rather be in Vegas or on the road, their unanimous reply was most of them
live in Vegas and going elsewhere is more enjoyable. Ann Margaret came on the scene & sang a
couple of duets with “the king”. At this
time, some of the men in the house began to smile a little bit. The impersonator (Carol Maccri) imitated
Ann’s wispy vocals and her shaking moves.
The final show for January was “In the Mood”, a 1940’s musical review that brought
realization of a time when all America was listening and dancing to the same
kind of music. Six vocalists (Emillie
Bienne, Jordan Ellis, Daniel Fuentes, Alexander Markowitz, Brittney Leigh
Morton and Paige Sabo), along with a 13-piece band called “String of Pearls”,
captivated the audience with over 42 memorable songs from that era. The entire night reminded the attendees of
the McGuire Sisters, Benny Goodman or Bob Hope and his USO shows. It was a time of war, yet the music made the
time period easier to accept and persevere.
Get ready for more shows to come in the months ahead.
LOCATION: Times Union Center
Performing Arts
Moran or Terry Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Looking for a classical New Years present? Why not ballet tickets? For only one performance, The State Ballet
Theater of Russia comes to Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center for the Arts. Come experience the full-length ballet - “Swan
Lake” in four acts with one intermission. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.
This full-scale production, set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on
Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works
to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. The State Ballet Theater
of Russia presents 55 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic
tale of true love to the Jacksonville Florida stage.
Founded by legendary dancer and former Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Theater
Ballet, Maya Plissetskaya, The State Ballet Theater of Russia, now under the
direction of award-winning dancer and Moiseyev dance company soloist Nikolay Anokhin,
presents one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.
“Effortless precision.” – Palm Beach
Daily News “Full of enchantment!” –
The New York Times.
“Swan Lake”
DATE: Friday, January 6, 2017
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
Moran Theater
300 West Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
TICKETS: start
at $17, and may be purchased online at FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase (the official
presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 442-BWAY (2929)
between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Discounts are available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 442-2947 or
emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.
