“This version of [Swan] Lake is a turning point in the history of dance, a soaring feat of almost lyrical proportions, with room still for restraint and nuance. It will undoubtedly remain a dazzling memory for all.”
-Le Figaro (France)
LES BALLETS DE MONTE CARLO – LAC (SWAN LAKE)
SAT | MAR 2, 2024 | 7:30PM
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo makes its triumphant return with LAC, Artistic Director Jean-Christophe Maillot’s visually stunning retelling of Swan Lake—the only scheduled performance of the masterpiece in the nation! “Jean-Christophe Maillot’s LAC (Swan Lake) for Les Ballets de Monte Carlo is a top recommendation for this year’s dance viewing … you will be intrigued, stimulated and invigorated” (Dance Australia Magazine). Within a labyrinth of dramatic twists and turns, this ravishing stage production is a psychological thriller of epic proportions that upends our expectations and brings “Swan Lake into the 21st century without losing the essence of the fairy tale at its heart” (Orange County Register). Offering audiences a thrilling interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s immortal score, Maillot collaborated with esteemed French writer Jean Rouaud, Winter Olympics and award-winning Cirque de Soleil costume designer Philippe Guillotel, and, for grand, expressionistic sets, cutting-edge visual artist Ernest Pignon-Ernest to realize his provocative vision.
The official national company of the Principality of Monaco, the company is a classical ballet company established in 1985 by the Princess of Hanover in accordance with the wishes of her mother, Princess Grace, who wished to perpetuate the long tradition of dance in Monaco and its famous Ballets Russes. “Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo is one of the most dynamic ballet companies around, widely acclaimed for its superb dancers, vivid, original productions and determination to make ballet more accessible” (The Telegraph).
Ticketholders to this performance are invited to a special pre-performance talk with members of the ballet company (TBD) at 6:45 p.m. in the M2 level of the Mahalia Jackson lobby.
This ballet contains mature themes.
Tickets
SAT | MAR 2, 2024 | 7:30PM
Mahalia Jackson Theater
New Orleans, Louisiana
PLUS, NOW ON SALE,
LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
FRI | MAR 1, 2024 | 6:15PM
EXCLUSIVE, BEHIND THE SCENES PRESENTATION OF LAC & RECEPTION
$350/PERSON. Seating in the orchestra will be assigned. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here. Subscribers or single ticket holders for March 2 should call the Box Office at 504-522-0996×201, Mon.-Fri., 10am-5 pm, for assistance with their ticket purchase and options.
March 1 – Exclusive, Intimate Presentation of Les Ballets de Monte’s Carlo’s LAC (Swan Lake) in a Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 6:15 pm: Prepare to be captivated like never before as NOBA takes you behind the curtain for the first time in our history with a mesmerizing presentation of Les Ballets de Monte’s Carlo’s LAC, a visually stunning and expertly danced masterpiece reimagining Swan Lake. Witness the artistry that goes into each performance as the curtain opens at 7pm before the 7:30pm show and during intermission, revealing the enchanting world of stagecraft – changing of the sets, dancers warming up, stagehands at work, and more. Dressed in black and white (feathers encouraged!), ascend the front steps of the theater to the lobby, where you will enjoy open bar and food. Your evening will be enriched with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in an open-seating theater format. When the final curtain falls, indulge in champagne, delectable desserts, music, and more with the artists.
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CASTING LIST
LAC – NEW ORLEANS – MARCH 1ST and 2nd
Choreography: Jean-Christophe MAILLOT
Music: Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky
Sets: Ernest Pignon-Ernest
Costumes: Philippe Guillotel
Lights: Jean-Christophe Maillot and Samuel Théry
Dramaturgy: Jean Rouaud
Additional Music: Bertrand Maillot
The King:
Alvaro PRIETO
The Queen:
Laura TISSERAND
Her Majesty The Night:
Mimoza KOIKE
The Prince:
Jérôme TISSERAND
The White Swan:
Lou BEYNE
The Black Swan:
Lydia WELLINGTON
The Prince’s Confidant:
Simone TRIBUNA
The Archangels of Darkness:
Lennart RADTKE
Koen HAVENITH
The Pretenders:
The Vain one:
Katrin SCHRADER
The False Indifferent one:
Gaëlle RIOU
The Libertine ones:
Anissa BRULEY
Ashley KRAUHAUS
The Voracious one:
Victoria ANANYAN
The Hunters:
Zino MERCKX
Roger NEVES
Cristian OLIVERI
Luca BERGAMASCHI
Jaat BENOOT
Alexandre JOAQUIM
Artjom MAKSAKOV
Francesco RESCH
Kizuki MATSUYAMA
Their Friends:
Portia ADAMS
Chelsea ADOMAITIS
Taisha BARTON-ROWLEDGE
Ksenia ABBAZOVA
Kathryn MCDONALD
The Chimeras:
Isabelle MAIA
Kathryn MCDONALD
Ekaterina MAMRENKO
Emma KNOWLSON
Ashley KRAUHAUS
Elena MARZANO
Emilee BLAKE
Portia ADAMS
Chelsea ADOMAITIS
Taisha BARTON-ROWLEDGE
Emilee BLAKE
Portia ADAMS
The Court:
Anissa BRULEY
Alexandre JOAQUIM
Katrin SCHRADER
Jaat BENOOT
Portia ADAMS
Zino MERCKX
Gaëlle RIOU
Kizuki MATSUYAMA
Kathryn MCDONALD
Luca BERGAMASCHI
Ashley KRAUHAUS
Francesco RESCH
Elena MARZANO
Artjom MAKSAKOV
Chelsea ADOMAITIS
Cristian OLIVERI
Juliette KLEINRoger NEVES
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