L. Frank Baum’s cherished tale The Wizard of Oz, is vividly brought to life by choreographer Septime Webre in this new story ballet. Audiences can expect the classic plotline they know and love, from an on-stage twister in Kansas to the explosion of colour and fantastical costumes in Oz. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City with new music composed specially for the ballet by Matthew Pierce. With visual projections creating a cinematic feel, brilliant dancing and flying monkeys, this is where Ballet meets Broadway glitz. Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet shines in this impressive production—a joint commission with Kansas City Ballet and Colorado Ballet—that is sure to please ballet aficionados and newcomers alike. (more…)
Cracking Nuts at the National Arts Centre
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is going to perform seven shows of The Nutcracker at the National Arts Centre December 4th through 8th.
Tickets for 2015-16 Kingston Grand Theatre Season on-sale now!
It’s time to start planning to have a few great nights out in 2015 and 2016. Jose Feliciano, Howie Mandel, a tribute to Genesis and the Big Bad Wolf are just a few of the acts coming to the Grand Theatre this season. This year, the Grand will again presents a full roster of dance, theatre, comedy, live music, musical tributes, special event s and kids programming for Kingston to enjoy.
