The spring gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with
the classic ballet Beauty and the Beast
May 5th and 6th at the Pioneer Center for the Performing
Arts. Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, Beauty and the Beast is the captivating story of the handsome prince who is cursed by
an evil witch and transformed into a hideous Beast. He will remain a Beast
until someone falls in love with him. That someone is of course, Beauty.
This classic story is filled with
mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family. The Reno
Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s exciting score.
Outstanding guest principal
dancers who have danced with Salt Lake City’s Ballet West will perform with the
large cast from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre.
The Saturday May 5th performance
will be held at 8pm and the Sunday May 6th performance will be at
2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $27 to $54. Ticket prices for children 12 and
under and seniors 65 and older are $22 to $49. For tickets call the Pioneer
Center at 1-866-553-6605 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are
Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the
resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are
northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional
faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and
production companies across the United States and Europe.
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