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Tchaikovsky's exquisite score meets Nureyev's exhilarating choreography in a sensational grand ballet experience. The National Ballet of Canada brings back their celebrated production of Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, choreographed by the late Rudolf Nureyev. A dancer himself, Nureyev's creative stamp on the piece expands the already technically challenging choreography originally created by Marius Petipa - adding depth to the Prince's role with variations of amplified difficulty. Even the most ardent ballet critic is sure to be impressed by the extreme athleticism required to dance this production.

Slip into a painting. Slip into the life of a man. Slip into nature. MADE IN CANADA stimulates the imagination with a program of three invigorating Canadian ballets - Robert Binet's The Dreamers Ever Leave You, James Kudelka's The Four Seasons, and Crystal Pite's Emergence. This program offers something for everyone from classical choreography, to contemporary and everything in between.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for Rudolf Nureyev's landmark production of The Sleeping Beauty. A "grand jewel in The National Ballet of Canada's repertoire" (National Post), The Sleeping Beauty is onstage March 8 - 18, 2018 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for the company's tour of John Neumeier's Nijinsky to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa January 25 27, 2018, performed as part of the National Arts Centre (NAC) Dance 2017-2018 season. Earlier this season, the company received standing ovations and critical acclaim during a triumphant tour of Nijinsky in Paris. Critics hailed Nijinsky as sublime...truly breath-taking (On Sort ou Pas) and a fantastic performance (Kulturkompasset). #NijinskyNBC

When the opening night curtain rose on the final work of an emotional night - the last performances of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet that has been in residence at the Kennedy Center for 15 years - there was applause even before there was any movement.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for The Nutcracker. Choreographed by James Kudelka, the National Ballet's production is Toronto's favourite holiday tradition and was sold-out for the past two seasons. The Nutcracker is onstage December 9 30, 2017 and tickets are selling fast.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for The Nutcracker. Choreographed by James Kudelka, the National Ballet's production is Toronto's favourite holiday tradition and was sold-out for the past two seasons. The Nutcracker is onstage December 9 30, 2017 and tickets are selling fast.

The mind is a fascinating, terrifying and often incomprehensible place. The National Ballet of Canada's production of John Neumeier's NIJINSKY explores the mind through the lens of one of the world's most famous ballet dancers, Vaslav Nijinsky. Neumeier's skilled theatricality encompasses the piece, informing the set, costumes and choreography - creating a work of art that is deliriously captivating.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for Nijinsky by John Neumeier. The company recently returned from a triumphant tour to Paris where audiences leapt to their feet after each performance. Critics hailed Nijinsky as sublime...truly breath-taking (On Sort ou Pas) and a fantastic performance (Kulturkompasset). Nijinsky is onstage November 22 26, 2017 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. #Nijinsky NBC

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada today announced the principal casting for The Winter's Tale by Christopher Wheeldon. A co-production with The Royal Ballet (UK), The Winter's Tale opens the National Ballet's 2017/18 season on November 10, 2017 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for the company's upcoming tour to Paris with performances of Nijinsky, a ballet by John Neumeier.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for the company's upcoming tour to Paris with performances of Nijinsky, a ballet by John Neumeier.

The theme will get under your skin. With some of the most beautiful music ballet has to offer, SWAN LAKE is sure to capture your heart. The National Ballet of Canada is celebrating the 140th anniversary of Tchaikovsky's most iconic ballet with their dark, brooding production designed by Santo Loquasto and Robert Thomson with choreography by James Kudelka. The opening night performance featured ballet's power couple, Heather Ogden and Guillaume Cote. Stunning design meets extraordinary dancing, creating a real-life fairytale on the Four Seasons Centre stage.

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Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for Swan Lake with six exciting debuts. Celebrating its 140th anniversary, Swan Lake closes the National Ballet's 65th anniversary season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, June 15 - 25, 2017.

Firehouse has announced that its current production of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times -- that was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, May 8 will be extended for an additional five performances through Saturday, May 21, 2016. See below for the added performance schedule.

Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Today, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Firehouse is pleased to announce the cast and performance schedule of our regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016.