**Event Description:**

**Title:** A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring In Dreams by Ballet Memphis

**Dates:** October 13-15, 2023

**Venue:** Playhouse on the Square

**Duration:** Approx. 2 hours

**About the Event:**

Ballet Memphis proudly presents a captivating double bill that intertwines the ethereal with the real: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" choreographed by Mark Godden and "In Dreams" choreographed by Trey McIntyre. This unique pairing offers audiences a spectacular journey through comedy, errors, dreams, and reality, all explored through the expressive medium of ballet.

**A Midsummer Night's Dream:**
Dive into the whimsical world of Shakespeare's iconic play, reimagined by choreographer Mark Godden. This comedy of errors, where dreams and reality collide and fairies meddle in the affairs of mortals, is a story about creation, transformation, forgiveness, and love. Godden's distinctive comedic storytelling, showcased through Ballet Memphis' original commission, "Angels in the Architecture, A Distant Glimmer," brings wit and sensitivity to the stage, promising an unforgettable ballet experience.

**In Dreams:**
Choreographed by the masterful Trey McIntyre and set to the passionate voice of Roy Orbison, "In Dreams" is an intimate and powerful ballet that delves into the heart of American dance. This piece, deeply tied to Ballet Memphis' reputation as an interpreter of new American dance, has captivated audiences nationwide, including performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and Joyce Theater in New York City. "In Dreams" is an audience favorite, celebrated for its emotional depth and the virtuosic interpretation of Orbison's music.

**Tickets:**
Don't miss this extraordinary blend of dream and reality, brought to life by the talented dancers of Ballet Memphis. For tickets and more information, visit the Ballet Memphis website.

Join us at the Playhouse on the Square for a magical experience where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, and the art of ballet tells timeless tales of love, mischief, and transformation.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring In Dreams

Playhouse on the Square

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