The Sarasota Ballet Offers Gala Performance Only Tickets As Gala Dinner Sells Out

The Sarasota Ballet's 27th Season Gala, 7 April 2018, will feature guest artists Susan Graham, Misty Copeland and Marcelo Gomes, as well as a World Premiere by Ricardo Graziano Sarasota, FL (April 2, 2018) - The Sarasota Ballet has announced that tickets to the company's 27th Season Gala Dinner have sold out, however tickets for only the performance are now available. The Gala performance, at the Sarasota Opera house, 7 April 2018, will feature Opera Star Susan Graham and internationally acclaimed ballet stars Misty Copeland and Marcelo Gomes as well as performances by The Sarasota Ballet, including a World Premiere by Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano.

"This is one time event will be an evening like no other," explains Joseph Volpe, Executive Director of The Sarasota Ballet. "We a presenting a remarkable performance that features not only world renowned guest artists, but also extraordinary performances by The Sarasota Ballet-including a World Premiere with our Company. This is an evening that no lover of the arts should miss out on."

"Gala Dinner sales exceeded our expectations and Director Iain Webb and I made the decision to release performance only tickets due to an overwhelming community response."

In addition to celebrating The Sarasota Ballet's 27th Season, the Gala performance and dinner also honor Sydney Goldstein, beloved long time ballet patron.

Co-Chairing the Gala are Peggy Abt, Vivian Kouvant, Audrey Robbins and Hillary Steele.
Members of the Gala Committee currently include Lynda Doery, Jean Weidner Goldstein, Dr. Martha Harrison, Ann Kenny, Teresa Lee, Donna Maytham, Peter Swain, Marcia Jean Taub, Jean Volpe, Jean Weiller, Jytte Winslow and Michael Zuckerberg.

Performance and Ticket Information
7 April 2018
Sarasota Opera House & Art Ovation Hotel
Tickets to The Sarasota Ballet's Gala Performance are available at www.SarasotaBallet.org or by calling 941.359.0099.

Since 1990, the mission of The Sarasota Ballet has been enriching lives, captivating emotions and strengthening the community through the art of dance. Under the leadership of Director Iain Webb, Executive Director Joseph Volpe and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri, The Sarasota Ballet has received national and international recognition for its diverse repertoire of rarely performed ballets, as well as the integrity and artistry of its performances. the company's expanded repertoire includes works by world-renowned choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton, George Balanchine, Sir Matthew Bourne, Dame Ninette de Valois, Michel Fokine, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Rudolf Nureyev, Jerome Robbins, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Antony Tudor and Christopher Wheeldon. In the last five years, The Sarasota Ballet has been invited to perform twice at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and twice at the Fall for Dance Festival at New York City Center, as well as week-long residencies at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and The Joyce Theater in New York. In May 2017, The Sarasota Ballet performed at the inaugural National Choreographic Festival in Salt Lake City.