Discover the light and darkness in all of us
Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake tells a tale of romance and enchantment, true love and sacrifice. This poetic story brings the best of classical ballet to the stage.
Renowned as a masterpiece, Swan Lake enthralls audiences with its coveted principal roles and iconic corps de ballet. Revel in the technical precision and emotional tonality of dozens of dancers, brilliantly transformed by Perdziola’s incomparable scenery and costume design. Perdziola’s ability to bring artistic tradition to life with vivid creativity and skill is unparalleled on stages today.
Tchaikovsky’s score continues to captivate audiences 146 years after breaking all boundaries of music composed for dance. The symphonic landscape transports audiences to another world so magical it is addictive.
This bewitching production perfectly captures the duality of human nature. In a world full of dark magic and deceit, will eternal love transform it all?
Behind the Scenes
With Appreciation
Boston Ballet’s production of Swan Lake was made possible by a generous gift from Lisa and Tom Blumenthal.
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