TV Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE - Part 3

Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE, the triumphant modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, turned tradition upside down and took both the theater and dance worlds by storm when it arrived on Broadway in 1998 and went on to win three Tony Awards® and five Drama Desk Awards.

Produced by New York City Center, Sadler's Wells Theater London and Back Row Productions, the groundbreaking and multi-award-winning international hit New Adventures production returned to New York for a strictly limited run starting October 13 and running through November 7, 2010 at New York City Center (West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues).

BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to present the third part of our video series with a new segment that features Matthew Bourne talking about his inspirations for this production along with behind the scenes footage and more! (Miss Part 1? Click Here... Miss Part 2? Click Here...)

The pivotal role of "The Prince" will be performed by Dominic North, a veteran New Adventures company member who has also played the title role in Edward Scissorhands for which he was nominated for Best Male Dancer at the 2010 National Dance Awards.

Returning to the role of "The Queen" will be American dancer and original Broadway cast member Nina Goldman, who has performed in various roles within the production, including "The Girlfriend." Nina also performed in The Car Man and enjoyed great success as "Joyce Monroe" in Edward Scissorhands.

Tickets for Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE are now on sale at the New York City Center Box Office, through CityTix at 212-581-1212, or online at www.NYCityCenter.org. Tickets are $110 (Orchestra and Grand Tier); $85 (Orchestra, Grand Tier and Mid-Mezzanine); $50 (Mid-Mezzanine and Rear Mezzanine) and $25 (Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine).

Matthew Bourne blends dance, humor and spectacle with extravagant, award-winning set and costume designs by Lez Brotherston and lighting design by Rick Fisher, to create a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times. Now firmly crowned as a modern-day classic, this iconic production is perhaps best known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble.

Collecting over 30 international theater awards, Matthew Bourne'S SWAN LAKE has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage. It has become the longest running ballet in the West End and on Broadway and enjoyed four hugely successful tours in the UK and thrilled audiences all over the world.