Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
A community-driven ‘Swan Lake’ ballet is coming to The Lyric Theatre April 11-13—get tickets now
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This April, you can see more than 130 dancers from across Alabama bring the classic ballet “Swan Lake” to life.
Magic City Performing Arts (MCPA) is telling the story of betrayal and true love through a captivating and family-friendly performance, and you’re going to want a front-row seat.
Read on to learn more about this unique version of Swan Lake and see how you can get your tickets today.
See “Swan Lake” at The Lyric Theatre, April 11-13
- Showtimes:
- Friday, April 11 | 7PM
- Saturday, April 12 | 2PM + 7PM
- Sunday, April 13 | 2PM
- Where: The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Get tickets: Starting at $20 (use code SWAN for 10% off)
“Swan Lake” tells a story of forbidden love
“Swan Lake” is the first ballet written by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who went on to write both “Nutcracker” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Ring any bells?
Magic City Performing Arts’ “Swan Lake” tells the story of Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a human by night.
The spell, cast by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart, can only be broken by true love.
“Classical ballet is timeless. Although the stories can be fantastical and far-fetched (a princess falling asleep for a hundred years, a knight errant chasing giant windmills or a prince falling in love with a swan), these stories are a reflection of the human experience.
With ‘Swan Lake’ in particular, we see the triumph of good versus evil, but we see it as part of self-sacrifice and true love for one’s friends that breaks even the worst of spells.
Its heart and meaning make this iconic ballet so relevant and powerful for all generations.”
Stephanie Rangel, Artistic Director, Magic City Performing Arts
A unique spin on the classic ballet
MCPA’s family-friendly spin on “Swan Lake” walks you through deception, transformation and the test of devotion amidst iconic choreography, haunting music and handmade costumes.
Artistic Director Stephanie Rangel, Company Manager Jamie Grimes and the entire MCPA artistic staff worked to bring a version of the classic ballet that features roles and themes appropriate for a young cast and audience.
“MCPA’s performance of ‘Swan Lake’ offers both participants and audience members the opportunity to view the ballet with a community cast in a family friendly setting.
Traditionally, this ballet is only performed by professional companies, so MCPA became creative with casting that involves dancers as young as five years old.”
Jamie Grimes, Company Manager, Magic City Performing Arts
Joining 130 local dancers and actors, this MCPA performance features Alabama Ballet’s Patricia Lucky as Odette and Andres Castillo as Prince Siegfried.
The curtain first opened on Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” in 1877, but it’s opening on MCPA this April. Don’t miss it!
Magic City Performing Arts is all about local talent
Passionate about giving back to Birmingham through dance and enriching the fabric of the local culture, MCPA is poised to make a tremendous impact in our community.
Providing high-quality instruction and serving dancers from all backgrounds, MCPA creates a place of belonging for everyone who participates.
By attending an MCPA performance, you’re not only watching an amazing performance but supporting local artists as well.
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