Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Long Beach Ballet’s annual fundraising gala aboard the iconic Queen Mary. We are pleased to welcome special guest Matthew Morrison, whose talent and presence will make this year’s event especially meaningful. Prepare for an evening of world-class entertainment, inspired company, and meaningful impact — all in support of the arts.

This year’s gala will play a pivotal role in raising vital funds for our upcoming production of Swan Lake in May. Additionally, the evening will provide crucial assistance to our dedicated performing company dancers, empowering them to continue their artistic journeys and enrich our community with their inspiring performances. We are also committed to maintaining our tuition at the most affordable rates in the region, as we have proudly done for the past 45 years. Your support will help sustain key programs, including our summer intensives in Long Beach and China, fostering opportunities for artistic growth and cross-cultural exchange.

Spotlight at Sea

The Queen Mary

Guest Hindustani violinist virtuoso Kala Ramnath, renowned as the leading 21st century practitioner of Hindustani classical violin, will take the stage to perform highly sought-after and multiple-award-winning Indian-American composer Reena Esmail’s Violin Concerto, who wrote this piece specifically for Ramnath and Hindustani violin — a rhythmically captivating tour-de-force for orchestra and Hindustani violin. The concerto aptly channels Esmail’s talent for weaving Western and Indian classical music traditions to paint melodic pictures both rapturous and melancholic. As part of this musical presentation, Long Beach Symphony is proud to be a participant in the CA FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF NEW MUSIC.

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Bernstein

Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Long Beach Ballet invites audiences to experience the timeless beauty of Swan Lake, a masterpiece of classical ballet set to the unforgettable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This grand production features breathtaking sets and elegant costumes, bringing the enchanting story of Princess Odette, a young woman cursed to live as a swan, and Prince Siegfried’s quest for true love vividly to life. With a cast of more than 200 dancers, Long Beach Ballet’s staging showcases sweeping corps de ballet scenes, virtuosic soloists, and the dramatic contrast between the purity of the White Swan and the mystery of the Black Swan. Rich in romance, magic, and powerful storytelling, this spectacular performance celebrates the artistry, dedication, and tradition that have defined Long Beach Ballet for generations.

Long Beach Ballet

30 - 31 May, 2026

Swan Lake

Mar 24, 2026

Spotlight at Sea

Nov 18, 2023

Bernstein

Long Beach Ballet