Artistic Director

Choreographer

Focusing on the two conflicting forces of good and evil, the story of Aurora begins with the evil Carabosse placing a curse on Princess Aurora during her christening celebration. As the plethora of fairies in the kingdom bring beautiful gifts, the kind Lilac Fairy cannot lift the curse but can soften it; Princess Aurora shall not die but sleep for one hundred years until a Prince awakens her with true love’s kiss. Now a two-act production, Aurora brings an original flair to the classic story!

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Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story

Playhouse Square

Focusing on the two conflicting forces of good and evil, the story of Aurora begins with the evil Carabosse placing a curse on Princess Aurora during her christening celebration. As the plethora of fairies in the kingdom bring beautiful gifts, the kind Lilac Fairy cannot lift the curse but can soften it; Princess Aurora shall not die but sleep for one hundred years until a Prince awakens her with true love's kiss. Now a two-act production, Aurora brings an original flair to the classic story!

Join Cleveland Ballet for a stunning night of dance at Maltz Jupiter Theatre! The company takes the stage to perform a new Pas de Dix based on Raymonda, a new work from Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe titled Nocturne, and Cleveland Ballet’s own Symphony of Life! Come be immersed in an unforgettable evening in Jupiter!

Cleveland Ballet

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The holiday favorite The Nutcracker returns to Connor Palace at Playhouse Square! Now with 11 performances over two weekends, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences with this magical production.

A production known to audiences of all ages, Cleveland Ballet's The Nutcracker is distinctly Cleveland's and is one not to be missed. The ballet in two acts is based on the original story by E.T.A. Hoffman with music composed by the renowned Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The fascination of Tchaikovsky's score and the suitability of the theme for Christmas entertainment has inspired many choreographers including Cleveland Ballet's own Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe who has created a version with a twist!

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker
The holiday favorite The Nutcracker returns to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace! Now with 11 performances over two weekends, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences with this magical production.

Carmen Pas de Dix & Nocturne

Carmen & Other Works

Pas de Dix
Based on Raymonda A plotless choreographic masterpiece set to the excerpts from Alexander Glazunov’s score for the grand ballet Raymonda. Five couples take the stage showing pure classicism, precision and elegance in their interpretation of one of the most unique composers, giving life to his acclaimed musical ingenuity

Carmen & Other Works

The holiday favorite The Nutcracker returns to Playhouse Square's Connor Palace! With only seven performances of this magical production, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences.
A production suitable to audiences of all ages, this production is Cleveland's very own and is one not to be missed. The ballet in two acts is based on the original story of E.T.A. Hoffman with music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The fascination of Tchaikovsky's score and the suitability of the theme for Christmas entertainment has inspired many choreographers including Cleveland Ballet's own Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe who has created a version with a twist!

Swan Lake is the love story of Prince Siegfried who, on a hunting trip, encounters a flock of swans. He falls in love with the Swan Queen, Odette, and swears his allegiance and undying love to her. As a result of a curse by the evil sorcerer Baron von Rothbart, Odette can only take human form between midnight and daybreak.
With brand-new choreography from Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe and a surprising twist to Tchaikovsky's magical ballet, the story of Swan Lake is the perfect start to an incredible new season!

Swan Lake

Join Cleveland Ballet at ThornCreek Winery & Gardens as they perform Excerpts of Swan Lake. With an exquisite three-course meal and a beautiful backdrop to Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe's stunning choreography, this is the perfect autumnal event.

Gladisa Guadalupe

Artistic Director, Choreographer

Events

26 - 27 Apr, 2024

Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story · Playhouse Square

26 - 27 Apr, 2024

Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story · Cleveland Ballet

Feb 27, 2024

Cleveland Ballet · Maltz Jupiter Theatre

14 - 23 Dec, 2023

The Nutcracker · Cleveland Ballet

Dec 14, 2023

The Nutcracker · Playhouse Square

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