The Enduring Fairytale Ballet

Joffrey Ballet brings a majestic production of Tchaikovsky's masterful Sleeping Beauty to the stage, choreographed by the renowned Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon! French designer Jerome Kaplan lends his talent to create sets and costumes for the production, which is the perfect ballet experience for audiences of all ages, whether seasoned ballet aficionados or complete newcomers looking for a joyful family outing!

A Cherished Gem

Tchaikovsky's masterful Sleeping Beauty stands to this day as a ballet masterpiece, inspiring the famed Disney movie and continually capturing the hearts of generations, well over 130 years since its debut. Petipa and Tchaikovsky's ballet was based on Charles Perrault's adaptation of the ancient folk tale, published in 1697. The ballet beautifully captures the magical and romantic essence of the fairy tale, standing to this day as a cherished gem in the classical ballet repertoire and one best experienced in full and in person.