Choreographer

Experience the unparalleled spectacle of "Dracula" like you've never seen before, brought to life by the City Ballet of San Diego. This season, the ballet company dares to reimagine Bram Stoker's horror classic through the visionary lens of Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that weaves around Countess Dracula and the transformation of other women into vampires, all set to the hauntingly beautiful compositions of Franz Liszt.

This world premiere is a highlight of the City Ballet of San Diego's 2024-25 Season, showcasing a diverse collection of ballets by three different choreographers, each conveying a unique spirit and emotion in their signature style. "Dracula" promises to be a mesmerizing blend of storytelling and ballet that will leave audiences spellbound.

Performances are scheduled at two prestigious venues, starting with the Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 8:00pm, followed by a matinee on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm. The ballet will then move to the Concert Hall at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, with a performance on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:00pm.

Enhance your experience with a free lecture by City Ballet Artistic Director Steven Wistrich, starting 45 minutes prior to each performance, offering insights into the production and its creation.

Tickets are available as part of a season ticket package, with individual tickets going on sale on September 5, 2024. Prices range from $39 to $99, with facility and Ticketmaster/Box Office ticketing fees applicable to all single ticket sales.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking interpretation of "Dracula," a ballet that promises to be as enchanting as it is thrilling. Reserve your seats early to be part of this unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness and beauty.

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Dracula

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Balboa Theatre

Experience the enchantment of Shakespeare's timeless tale under the stars with the City Ballet of San Diego's presentation of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." This captivating one-act ballet, choreographed by Elizabeth Wistrich, brings to life the whimsical story of fairies, love-torn mortals, and the mischievous Puck in the forest outside Athens, Greece. Set to the beautiful Incidental Music, Op. 61 by Felix Mendelssohn, this performance promises a magical evening filled with much confusion and laughter, until order is restored by Puck's clever interventions.

Join us at the Epstein Family Amphitheater UCSD for two exclusive performances on Friday, July 19, 2024, and Saturday, July 20, 2024, both at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm, allowing guests to enjoy a pre-performance picnic under the San Diego sky. Indulge in a light picnic dinner, refreshing beverages, snacks, and sweets, with pre-order available from Social Luxury Picnics starting Monday, July 1, 2024.

Tickets are on sale now, with prices ranging from $39 to $59. Please note that facility and Ticketmaster/Box Office ticketing fees will be added to all single ticket sales, varying by venue. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and the world premiere of "Summer Wind," a new ballet set to the music from Frank Sinatra’s songbook by Geoffrey Gonzalez, promising a romantic tone for an unforgettable evening.

Prepare for an evening of gourmet food, refreshing beverages, and exhilarating ballet performances. For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the City Ballet of San Diego's website.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

University of California San Diego

Season 31 closes with two City Ballet favorites. Mozart Concerto is classical ballet at its finest. And the music and choir of Carmina Burana are matched with a powerful Black Tuesday tale that only a high-drama ballet can tell.

Carmina Burana

California Center for the Arts

A program exclusively of firsts. Geoffrey Gonzalez premieres his new ballet, An American in Paris. Elizabeth Wistrich premieres her new ballet, Boléro – The Awakening. And City Ballet adds their first Christopher Wheeldon ballet to their repertoire, Morphoses.

An American In Paris

The 2023 edition of ON THE MOVE moves to the all-new Epstein Family Amphitheater. WITHOUT BOUNDS showcases three all-new works. Resident Choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez premiere their new works. And Brian Heil, a native San Diegan and City Ballet dance artist, debuts his first-ever ballet choreographed for City Ballet dance artists.

On The Move

Showcasing the innovative and stunning ballets by City Ballet’s Resident Choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez.

Inspiration in Motion

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

City Ballet showcases all-original works as part of their 30th Anniversary Season. The program includes “Beyond the Circle” and “Straw Feet” from Resident Choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich, and “Battu” from Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez.
Pre-performance lecture by City Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich 45 minutes prior to each performance.

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

This summer, City Ballet dancers will bring to the stage a powerful selection of new versions of some of ballets most iconic presentations. The program also includes a new world premiere featuring the company dancers, choreographed by resident choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez, and featuring music from Mozart and more!
This performance ignites the start of City Ballet’s 30th season and is not one to miss.

Geoffrey Gonzalez

Choreographer

Events

Past events

9 - 16 Nov, 2024

Dracula · City Ballet of San Diego

19 - 20 Jul, 2024

A Midsummer Night’s Dream · City Ballet of San Diego

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