Sergei Prokofiev News

The Finnish National Ballet will bring the magic of Cinderella back to the stage for the 2025–2026 season, as acclaimed British choreographer David Bintley’s beloved production returns to the Main Stage. 

For Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov’s new production of Cinderella, premiering May 15-17, 2026, at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, he incorporated much of that tradition while crafting a ballet uniquely his own. 

The story of Cinderella is a classic known and beloved across the world for its rags-to-riches plot. Over the years, Charles Perrault’s 17th-century tale has taken many forms – films, various literary iterations, stage plays – but none more exquisite than Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, Op. 87 ballet. Edwaard Liang’s rendition of the fairy tale at the Washington Ballet is nothing short of a revelation, packed with entrancing choreography throughout all three acts. Here, a classic tale is reinvented to somehow exude even more elegance.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced a new album, Prokofiev Re-Imagined, featuring new orchestrations of two Prokofiev sonatas reimagined for chamber orchestra by pianist-composer Stephen Prutsman.

The United European Ballet Company will bring its production of CINDERELLA to Hershey Theatre, featuring dancers from across Europe and leading soloists from Ukraine, set to Prokofiev's score.

Nashville Ballet revealed its 2026-27 season, 'Movement Taking Form,' featuring classical productions alongside world premieres and contemporary works led by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin.

The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.

The Miami City Ballet Orchestra will make its on-stage debut as the featured attraction at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables, performing ballet and classical masterworks conducted by Maestro Gary Sheldon.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will present a chamber concert spotlighting works by Russian composers who faced censorship, featuring pianist Joseph Holt and BSO principals at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.

The National Centre for the Performing Arts will host a special concert in its Concert Hall, marking the third installment in a series commemorating the 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev’s birth.

Serbian cellist Maja Bogdanović makes her Richardson Auditorium debut with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, performing Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1 alongside works by Copland and Prokofiev, conducted by Rossen Milanov.

Philadelphia Ballet will present the world premiere of Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes' ROMEO AND JULIET from April 30 through May 10 at the Academy of Music, featuring costumes and sets by Youssef Hotait.

Experience the enchantment of Ovations Repertory Company’s Cinderella Ballet, performed by a young cast at Sickles High School. This sweeping new production brings Sergei Prokofiev’s score to life, blending technical mastery and heartfelt storytelling for audiences of all ages.

The San Francisco Symphony will present four Orchestral Series programs in May 2026, featuring Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt, guest conductors, a world premiere, and free community chamber concerts.

New York City Ballet’s 2026-27 Season will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and continue for 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 30, 2027 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present a national tour of MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA, a family-friendly adaptation of the classic story designed for young audiences. See photos of the production.

Philadelphia Ballet will present a preview of Romeo and Juliet by Juliano Nunes at the Peter B. Lewis Theater in New York. The event includes a discussion and performance excerpts. Tickets are $25 and are on sale now.

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.

Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program.

Music Director Xian Zhang, now in her 10th season with New Jersey Symphony, will take the podium for concerts that include Richard Strauss' epic tone poem, Ein Heldenleben, and the debut of young Italian American violinist Francesca Dego.