### Event Description: Dracula & The Masque of the Red Death by Cleveland Ballet

#### Overview
Get ready for a spine-chilling experience just in time for the spookiest season of the year! Cleveland Ballet presents a captivating double feature: **Dracula** and **The Masque of the Red Death**. This mesmerizing performance combines the haunting tales of Bram Stoker and Edgar Allan Poe, brought to life through the exceptional choreography of Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Robert Weiss.

#### Performance Details
- **Dates and Times:**
  - **October 18:** 10:30 AM (Student Matinee) & 7:00 PM
  - **October 19:** 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

- **Venue:** Cleveland Ballet

#### Dracula
**Dracula** tells the story of the enigmatic Count Dracula, who preys upon the living to sustain his immortal existence. As Dracula sets his sights on the innocent Mina Murray, her fiancé and a group of determined vampire hunters embark on a perilous quest to stop him. This adaptation is choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominee Lynne Taylor-Corbett, with original music composed by J. Mark Scearce.

#### The Masque of the Red Death
**The Masque of the Red Death** follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid the Red Death plague by hiding in his abbey, where he hosts a masquerade ball in seven rooms. This chilling tale is choreographed by Robert Weiss and promises to be a visually stunning and eerie experience.

#### Additional Information
- **Staged By:** Timour Bourtasenkov, Cleveland Ballet
- **Production Note:** This performance uses strobe lighting, theatrical smoke, and fog. If you have sensitivities to any of these, please reach out to Cleveland Ballet for more details.

#### Tickets
Single tickets can be purchased through Playhouse Square's official site or by contacting Cleveland Ballet Ticketing at 216.320.9000 x 107 or ticketsclevelandballet.org.

Don't miss this perfectly sinister show that brings together two of the most iconic Gothic tales in a breathtaking ballet performance!

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Dracula & The Masque Of The Red Death

Mimi Ohio Theatre

### Event Description: Romeo and Juliet by Cleveland Ballet

**Event:** Romeo and Juliet  
**Presented by:** Cleveland Ballet  
**Dates and Times:**  
- May 16: 10:30 AM (Student Matinee) & 7:00 PM  
- May 17: 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM  

**Venue:** Playhouse Square

**Event Overview:**
Experience the timeless tale of "Romeo and Juliet," an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play, brought to life through the exquisite choreography of Robert Weiss and the evocative score by Sergei Prokofiev. This ballet tells the tragic story of two young lovers from the feuding Montague and Capulet families. 

**Storyline:**
The narrative begins with a grand ball where Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, meet and fall deeply in love at first sight. Despite the ongoing conflict between their families, they secretly marry. However, their happiness is short-lived as a series of misunderstandings lead to their final acts of love, culminating in a heart-wrenching tragedy.

**Production Credits:**
- **Choreographed by:** Robert Weiss
- **Staged by:** Timour Bourtasenkov, Cleveland Ballet
- **Music:** Score by Sergei Prokofiev

**Ticket Information:**
Single tickets can be purchased through Playhouse Square's official site or by contacting Cleveland Ballet Ticketing at 216.320.9000 x 107 or ticketsclevelandballet.org.

**Additional Information:**
The show has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, conflict, and breathtaking ballet performance.

Robert Weiss

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18 - 19 Oct, 2024

Dracula & The Masque Of The Red Death · Cleveland Ballet

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