Sunrise Theater Calendar
2021 - 2022 BOLSHOI BALLET SEASON
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION: $100 for all 5 performances.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $25 per performance.
Contact the Sunrise at 910-692-3611 for more information.
SPARTACUS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 AT 12:55PM
Music Aram Khachaturian
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Yuri Grigorovich
Synopsis
In Imperial Rome led by Crassus, Spartacus and his wife Phrygia are reduced to slavery and are separated by slave dealers. His love for her and his desire for freedom lead him to revolt against the Roman army with the help of the other captives. But the treacherous Aegina, who seeks to conquer Crassus and gain power, will get in the way of Spartacus’s plan.
THE NUTCRACKER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 AT 12:55PM
Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Yuri Grigorovich (after E.T.A. Hoffmann and Marius Petipa)
Synopsis
On Christmas eve, Marie and her whole family are gathered around the tree in celebration of the holiday. She receives a magical gift from her godfather Drosselmeyer and soon enough this Christmas eve will take an unexpected turn for her. Marie's new doll comes alive and carries her into a whirlwind adventure.
JEWELS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022 AT 12:55PM
Music Gabriel Fauré, Igor Stravinsky, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
Synopsis
Emeralds for the elegance and sophistication of Paris, rubies for the speed and modernity of New York, and diamonds for an imperial St. Petersburg. Three sparkling scenes accompanied by the music of three essential composers, feature the styles of the three dance schools that have contributed to making George Balanchine a legend of modern ballet.
SWAN LAKE
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 AT 12:55PM
Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Yuri Grigorovich
Synopsis
Lured to the banks of a mysterious lake by his alter-ego, the Evil Genius, Prince Siegfried encounters the most beautiful swan Odette and swears his love to her. At the castle, prospective brides try to entertain the distracted Prince, but it is the ravishing swan Odile who threatens the promise Siegfried made to Odette.
THE PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022 AT 12:55PM
Music Cesare Pugni
Choreography Pierre Lacotte
Libretto Jean-Henry Saint-Georges and Marius Petipa
Synopsis
While traveling in Egypt, Lord Wilson is caught in a sandstorm and finds refuge in the nearest pyramid where Aspicia, the daughter of one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, lies entombed. When he falls asleep, lulled by the haze of opium, Aspicia comes to life and his passion for her will take him on a fantastic journey.