'Swan Lake,' 'Nutcracker' and more coming for Indianapolis Ballet's new season
Another major collaboration as well as traditional and new works are on deck for Indianapolis Ballet's new season. In the fall of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the company will bring the third act of "Raymonda," "The Nutcracker" and a shortened version of "Sleeping Beauty," along with a bevy of newly choreographed works.
And in March, the ballet will partner with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Butler University's Clowes Memorial Hall for the second year in a row. This time, the organizations will produce the classic "Swan Lake."
Patrons can renew season subscriptions now, and public sales for subscriptions begin June 17. Single tickets go on sale July 22 for "Swan Lake," and sales start Aug. 5 for other regular season productions. To buy tickets, visit indyballet.org.
Here's Indianapolis Ballet's 2024-2025 season:
'Beyond Ballet' at IndyFringe
Aug. 15-25 at the District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets for these shows will be available at indyfringe.org.
Dancers will perform a plethora of styles in these works, which include choreography by Artistic Director Victoria Lyras, Assistant Artistic Director Kristin Young Toner and more.
'Square Dance' and 'Raymonda' Act III
Sept. 20-22 at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road
Iconic choreographer George Balanchine's "Square Dance" merges American folk dance with ballet. The third act of famed choreographer Marius Petipa's "Raymonda" follows her wedding to her true love after a knight tries to abduct her.
New Works
Nov. 7-10 at the District Theatre
The ballet's artistic staff and artists will create new, expressive choreography that's suited to the venue's intimate feel.
'The Nutcracker'
Dec. 19-22 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St.
The classic work about Clara's mysterious and fascinating journey is a mainstay for Indianapolis Ballet.
'Nutcracker Sweets'
Dec. 27-30 at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields
This shortened version delivers Clara's story in an hour.
'Be Our Valentine'
Feb. 14-16, 2025, at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields
Love is the theme for this program, which will include a world premiere and Balanchine's "Who Cares?"
Behind 'Romeo & Juliet': A performance 30 years ago inspired Indianapolis' ballet
'Swan Lake'
March 28-29, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave.
Light and darkness clash and combine in this tale about Odette and Odile — and Odette's mission to break a cruel curse by finding true and faithful love. 'Swan Lake' will be the ballet's second large-scale collaboration in as many years with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Clowes.
Sleeping Beauty Suite
April 25-27, 2025, at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields
The suite is a shortened version of the classic tale about the curse that commits Aurora to 100 years of sleep and the prince who awakens her.
Looking for things to do? Our newsletter has the best concerts, art, shows and more — and the stories behind them
Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: 'Swan Lake,' 'Nutcracker' and more on deck for Indianapolis Ballet