Salwa Rizkalla

Festival Ballet Theatre

Festival Ballet Theatre: the Nutcracker

Irvine Barclay Theatre

The Nutcracker

Sleeping Beauty

### Event Description: Sleeping Beauty by Festival Ballet Theatre

**Event:** Sleeping Beauty  
**Dates:** April 12-13, 2025  
**Venue:** Irvine Barclay Theatre

**Overview:**
Celebrate spring with Festival Ballet Theatre's enchanting full-length production of the beloved classical ballet, "The Sleeping Beauty." This timeless love story, set to the magnificent music of Peter Tchaikovsky, will feature renowned guest artists in the lead roles, bringing to life the fabled storybook characters Princess Aurora, Puss n Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Big Bad Wolf. These characters remind us that good always triumphs over evil.

**Choreography:** 
The production is choreographed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, following the original choreography by Marius Petipa. "The Sleeping Beauty" was first performed by the Russian Imperial Ballet in January 1890.

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Saturday, April 12, 2025:** 7:00 p.m.
- **Sunday, April 13, 2025:** 2:00 p.m.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase. This heart-warming production is enjoyable for the entire family.

**Contact Information:**
For more details and to buy tickets, call 714-962-5440.

Join us at the Irvine Barclay Theatre for a magical experience that celebrates the beauty and artistry of classical ballet.