Festival Ballet Theatre Hosts 2014 GALA OF THE STARS at Irvine Barclay Theatre Tonight

The Festival Ballet Theatre will host its 2014 Gala of the Stars tonight, August 15, 2014 at 7pm.

Festival Ballet Theatre's annually sold-out 7th Annual Gala of the Stars showcases internationally revered guest artists from the world's most prestigious dance companies, along with FBT's accomplished resident company. Celebrating more than 25 years of artistic excellence, Festival Ballet Theatre simultaneously attracts the best in professional dance to its home base while sending its own dancers out as artistic ambassadors to the world.

Founded by Salwa Rizkalla in1988, FBT is dedicated to presenting works that epitomize the artistry of professional ballet, offering cultural awareness of dance through educational programs, and nurturing a creative environment for some of our country's most talented dancers. An all-star cast of world-renowned dancers and choreographers will make this occasion a special event -- not to be missed!

Guest Artists:

Julie Kent, American Ballet Theatre
Fabrice Calmels, Joffrey Ballet
Megan Fairchild, New York City Ballet
Daniel Ulbricht, New York City Ballet
Agnes Su , Stuttgart Ballet, Germany
Constantine Allen, Stuttgart Ballet, Germany
Quenby Hersh, Scottish ballet
Maria Kowroski, New York City Ballet
Rebecca King, Czech National Ballet
Amar Ramasar, New York city Ballet
Daniil Simkin, American Ballet Theatre
Mari Kawanishi, Staatsballett Berlin
Weronika Frodyma, Staatsballett Berlin
Haley Schwan, Staatsballett Berlin
Xenia Wiedt, Staatsballett Berlin

More guest artists will be announced soon.

Tickets: $125 VIP seating, $65 Premium seating, $45 General seating. Order Tickets: http://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=90F61A05-C0E0-4DC8-B758-6AA8D8B5841C.

Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine CA 92612. Call 949-854-4646 or visit www.thebarclay.org for details.