Swan Lake
- Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7 pm
- Century II's Mary Jane Tell Theater
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Swan Lake, presented by the Russian National Ballet Theatre
A young Prince struggles to free a girl from an evil curse in ballet’s most iconic work. The Russian National Ballet Theatre (RNBT) combines artistic mastery and technical perfection, all set to Tchaikovsky’s immortal music.
France’s CULTURE magazine wrote of the RNBT, “An evening of glorious theatre. The sets and costumes were dazzling in their color and style. From the moment the curtain rose to audible gasps of delight until the final ovation, the Russian National Ballet Theatre had their audience spellbound.”
The RNBT has based their production on Marius Petipa’s choreography from his 1895 revival for the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg as part of their mission to preserve the grand traditions of Russian ballet for audiences all over the world.
Synopsis
ACT I
At the castle, Prince Siegfried celebrates his coming of age with an extravagant party. He is presented with the royal sword and scepter before his mother, the Queen, brings him a special gift – a new hunting bow. The Queen reminds Prince Siegfried that he must choose a bride at tomorrow evening’s Ball. Suddenly wishing to be alone, the Prince notices white swans flying overhead, toward a nearby lake. He sets off to follow them.
ACT II
At last reaching the shore of the lake, the Prince quietly approaches the Swans and discovers they have assumed human forms! He reveals himself to them, and the Swan Queen, Odette, tells him of the Sorcerer’s curse. By day the women are transformed into swans, and only true love can lift the evil spell. Overcome, Siegfried pledges his love to Odette, and swears to return and free her and the other Swans. As day begins to break, Odette warns him that if he breaks his oath, she and the Swans will be doomed forever.
ACT III
At his Ball the next evening, the Prince is introduced to princesses from around the world, but none compare to Odette. The Sorcerer enters disguised as a visiting noble, accompanied by his daughter Odile, who looks remarkably like Odette. She seduces the Prince, luring him to pledge his undying love to her, dooming Odette and the Swans for eternity. Suddenly regaining his senses, the Prince realizes his terrible mistake and rushes away to Odette.
ACT IV
At the lake, the Swan Maidens are worried, for if the Prince does not fulfill his vow, they will be doomed to everlasting captivity. The Sorcerer summons a raging storm to stop the Prince, but Siegfried plunges headlong through the storm to Odette. The Sorcerer attempts once more to conceal Odette, but the power of the curse is broken forever by the power of Prince Siegfried’s love.
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Location
Except as noted, Wichita Grand Opera performs in the Century II Performing Arts Center in downtown Wichita.
Century II Performing Arts Center
225 W. Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS 67202
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Seating (Including for Disabled Patrons)
To comply with ADA requirements, the following seats are reserved for our handicapped patrons:
Concert Hall
On House Right, Seating is available at:
- Row M, Seats 123 & 124 (Best seating – $85 per seat)
- Row S, Seats 124 & 125 (Better seating – $58 per seat)
- Row KK, Seats 101-106 (Better seating $58 per seat) – Promenade Box
- Row LL, Seats 107-112 (Good seating, $37 per seat) – Promenade Box
On House Left, Seating is available at:
- Row M, Seats 22 & 23 (Best Seating – $85 per seat)
- Row S, Seats 24 & 25 (Better seating – $58 per seat)
- Row KK, Seats 1-6 (Better seating – $58 per seat) – Promenade Box
- Row LL, Seats 7-12 (Good seating, $37 per seat) – Promenade Box