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Madame Butterfly Choreography: Stanton Welch Music: Giacomo Puccini, arranged by John Lanchbery
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September 6 – 16, 2012
In her cocoon, the butterfly is protected, sheltered in naiveté. It is only when she
begins to emerge that she becomes vulnerable.
Madame Butterfly, the story of a beautiful
Japanese geisha who gives up her faith and her family to marry an American naval
lieutenant, is at once compelling and heartbreaking. Set to Puccini’s powerful score with costumes and sets by Peter Farmer, Stanton Welch’s Madame Butterfly is a
stunning achievement in neoclassical ballet
that has been an international success, with performances on three continents. Also on the program is Welch’s Clear, a poignant
ballet danced to Bach.
“ A vividly compelling piece of dance theater.” New York Post
7:30 PM • September 6, 8, 14, 15, 2012 2:00 PM • September 9, 16, 2012
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Top: Amy Fote in Madame Butterfly. Bottom (left to right): Artists of Houston Ballet in Madame Butterfly; Peter Franc and Connor Walsh in Clear; Artists of Houston Ballet in Clear.
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Crossing Cultures
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Ketubah BY
Julia Adam Music: The Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas
A World Premiere by
Aszure Barton
The Brahms-Haydn Variations, A Houston Ballet Premiere by
Twyla Tharp Music: Johannes Brahms
b September 20 – 30, 2012
Three of the world’s leading female choreo-
graphers take Houston Ballet on a spectacular
odyssey of dance with a fall repertory program unlike any other. Julia Adam’s Ketubah was
originally created in Houston. The tale of a
traditional Jewish wedding, the ballet showcases the natural humor and story-telling style of
the affable choreographer. Already a Houston
favorite, acclaimed young Canadian choreo-
grapher Aszure Barton creates a theatrical work specifically for dancers of Houston Ballet.
And the legendary Twyla Tharp demonstrates why she’s recognized as one of the pioneers of contemporary dance with The Brahms-
Haydn Variations, a neoclassical milestone. 7:30 PM • September 20, 22, 28, 29, 2012 2:00 PM • September 23, 30, 2012 4
“ Variations on a Theme by Haydn… is not just a good work but a grand work.” The Boston Phoenix
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La Bayadère Choreography: Stanton Welch Music: Léon Minkus, arranged by John Lanchbery
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Passport to the Exotic
February 21 – March 3, 2013
A brilliant fire god, opium dreams and a crashing temple. This is Stanton Welch’s La Bayadère,
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classical ballet with a touch of Bollywood.
A colorful version of the Russian classic,
La Bayadère is the lively story of Nikiya
the temple dancer, her lover Solor, and the vengeance that keeps them apart – at least
in this life. With lavish scenery depicting the
jungles of India and costumes by Peter Farmer,
La Bayadère features mesmerizing classical
performances highlighted by the famous Shades scene, staged for the entire corps de ballet.
7:30 PM • February 21, 23 and March 1, 2, 2013
2:00 PM • February 24 and March 2, 3, 2013
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“This was easily one of the most incredible performances I’ve seen from Houston Ballet.” Dance Ho uston
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Top: Artists of Houston Ballet. Bottom (left to right): Sara Webb and Connor Walsh; Nozomi Iijima; Kelly Myernick and Connor Walsh.
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The Rite of Spring A World Premiere by
Edwaard Liang
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Pacific, a Houston Ballet Premiere by
Mark Morris Music: Lou Harrison
Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), A World Premiere by
Stanton Welch Music: Igor Stravinsky
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March 7 – 17, 2013
When it was originally performed in 1913, The
Rite of Spring, a collaboration of Igor Stravinsky
and Vaslav Nijinsky, shocked the audience with its audacious music and controversial subject matter.
To mark the 100th anniversary of this exceptional work, Stanton Welch is honoring the tradition
of artistic collaboration with his own Le Sacre du
printemps, a world premiere featuring art by the
famed Australian painter Rosella Namok. Also
on the program is a world premiere by Edwaard
Liang, an internationally renowned choreographer
making his debut in Houston, and Pacific, a joyous ballet by American choreographer Mark Morris. 7:30 PM • March 7, 9, 15, 16, 2013 2:00 PM • March 10, 17, 2013 8
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Left: Kelly Myernick and Jessica Collado. Middle (top to bottom): Joseph Walsh; Artists of Houston Ballet. Right: Charles-Louis Yoshiyama.
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“ I was guided by no system whatever. I heard, and I wrote what I heard. I am the vessel through which The Rite of Spring passed.” I g o r S t r av i ns k y
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Sinfonietta by
Jiří Kylián Music: Leoš Janáček
Ballet Imperial, a Houston Ballet Premiere by
George Balanchine Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky The Concert by
Jerome Robbins Music: Frédéric Chopin
b May 30 – June 9, 2013
From the banks of the Vltava River to the grandeur of a Russian palace to the rain-
drenched sidewalks of Central Park, the spring repertory program is a fantastic voyage led by
the grand masters of choreography. Jiří Kylián’s
Sinfonietta is an exuberant tribute to the Czech choreographer’s homeland. Ballet Imperial is
George Balanchine’s homage to St. Petersburg, to the choreographer Marius Petipa, who
he referred to as “the father of classic ballet,”
and to Russia’s greatest composer. The Concert
is famed American choreographer Jerome
Robbins’s laugh-out-loud funny reflection on the active imaginations of New York City concert-goers.
7:30 PM • May 30 and June 1, 7, 8, 2013 2:00 PM • June 2, 8, 9, 2013
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Journey with the Masters
“The Concert, surely the most comic ballet in existence.� The New York Times
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Left (top to bottom): Artists of Houston Ballet in The Concert. Right: Amy Fote in The Concert.
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Trip to Neverland
Peter Pan
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Choreography: Trey McIntyre Music: Sir Edward Elgar, arranged by Niel DePonte
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June 13 – 23, 2013
Join Wendy, Peter and the Darling boys as they
embark on a magical adventure to Neverland.
It’s a magnificent world where people fly, where
fairies are real, where crocodiles tick like clocks, and where boys never grow up. With swashbuckling swordfights, giant puppets, vibrant
masks and colorful sets by Thomas Boyd, Trey
McIntyre’s Peter Pan is an invigorating journey
from beginning to end. It’s a voyage navigated
by a choreographer who appreciates the fantasies of youth yet understands the complexities of
aging. Peter Pan may not have grown up, but his story has.
7:30 PM • June 13, 15, 21, 22, 2013 2:00 PM • June 15, 16, 23, 2013
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“The most impressive, original, multi-act ballet created by an American choreographer in recent memory.� Dance View
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Left: Ilya Kozadayev and James Gotesky. Middle (top to bottom): Sara Webb and Ilya Kozadayev; Nicholas Leschke, Photo: Jim Caldwell. Right: James Gotesky.
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“The crown jewel of holiday entertainment.” Houston Chronicle
The Nutcracker
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Choreography: Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky b
November 23 – December 30, 2012
For mom, for dad, for brother and sis,
The Nutcracker is a family tradition you don’t
want to miss. Join Clara on her colorful, magical journey. You’ll travel through the Land of the
Sweets to Spain, Russia, China and France.
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You’ll see a Christmas tree that grows to enor-
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snow. Lots and lots of beautiful snow. The music,
the magic, the laughter, the fun. It just wouldn’t be the holidays without The Nutcracker.
7:30 PM • November 23*, 24* and December 1, 2*, 7*, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27*, 29*
2:00 PM • November 24, 25* and December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 *Indicates discounted performance
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Full P r ice
Discounted Pe r f or mance
Balcony II
$29.00
$19.00
Balcony I
$35.00
$30.00
Balcony Box
$50.00
$45.00
Grand Tier Side $50.00
$45.00
Grand Tier
$55.00
$50.00
Orchestra Rear $60.00
$55.00
Loge Circle
$59.00
$52.00
Orchestra
$64.00
$60.00
Loge Box
$70.00
$65.00
Orchestra Center $77.00
$70.00
Orchestra Aisle $85.00
$80.00
Founders Box $105.00
$95.00
* Printed prices apply to subscribers only. Prices are subject to change for single ticket buyers.
The Nutcracker Seating
Brown Theater – Wortham Theater Center
2012 Performance Calendar November 23 - December 30, 2012 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Fr iday
S at ur day
November 23 7:30 pm n n indicates discounted performance
November 24 2:00 pm 7:30 pm n
November 27 November 28 November 29 November 30 November 25 November 26 2:00 pm n No Performance No Performance No Performance No Performance No Performanc e
December 1 2:00 pm 7:30 pm
December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 7 December 2 2:00 pm No Performance No Performance No Performance No Performance 7:30 pm n 7:30 pm n
December 8 2:00 pm 7:30 pm
December 9 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 14 2:00 pm No Performance No Performance No Performance No Performance 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
December 15 2:00 pm 7:30 pm
December 16 December 17 December 18 December 19 December 20 December 21 2:00 pm No Performance 7:30 pm n 7:30 pm n 7:30 pm n 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
December 22 2:00 pm 7:30 pm
December 23 December 24 December 25 2:00 pm 2:00 pm No Performance 7:30 pm
December 29 2:00 pm 7:30 pm n
December 30 2:00 pm
December 26 2:00 pm 7:30 pm
December 27 December 28 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:30 pm n
Top (left to right): Mireille Hassenboehler and Linnar Looris; Charles-Louis Yoshiyama. Bottom: Artists of Houston Ballet.
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Jubilee of Dance b
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Friday, November 30, 2012
A glance back in time. A peek into the future. The Jubilee of Dance is a joyous and fleeting celebration of all that is Houston Ballet, a
chance to honor our legends and find our future stars. With highlights of productions past and
productions yet to come, this annual event is a
MEZZANINE REAR
fast-paced evening that builds at a breathtaking
MEZZANINE FRONT
rate. If tradition holds true, the finale will be
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a showstopper that allows each of the dancers
MEZZANINE FRONT
to shine. Reserve your seats early, for the
Jubilee of Dance is an evening not to be missed. 7:30 PM • Friday, November 30, 2012
Jubilee of Dance Pricing
Brown Theater
T icket P r ice
Orchestra Side Front
$50.00
Orchestra Side Rear
$60.00
Grand Tier Side
$75.00
Grand Tier
$85.00
Loge Circle
$90.00
Orchestra Center Rear
$90.00
Loge Box
$115.00
Orchestra
$130.00
Orchestra Center
$130.00
Orchestra Aisle
$140.00
Founders Box
$165.00
Wortham Theater Center
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ORCHESTRA LEVEL ORCHESTRA CENTER ORCHESTRA AISLE ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA SIDE FRONT ORCHESTRA CENTER REAR ORCHESTRA SIDE REAR
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Pleasure Trips
ORCHESTRA ORCHES ORCHES ORCHES ORCHES ORCHES ORCHES
Left to Right: Artists of Houston Ballet in The Ladies; Artists of Houston Ballet in Vivacious Dispositions; Melody Mennite in Velocity.
“ I ’ve learned that as a general rule with Houston Ballet, ‘one-night-only performance’ means go, or you’ll wish you would have.” H o u s t o n P r e ss
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Cullen Series: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal Artistic Director: Gradimir Pankov Cantata Choreography: Mauro Bigonzetti Music: Gruppo Musicale Assurd Four Seasons Choreography: Mauro Bigonzetti Music: Antonio Vivaldi
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February 1 – 2, 2013
Get your passports ready. You’re being
transported to Italy, via Les Grands Ballets
Canadiens de Montréal. This dynamic
ballet company will present two works by
choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti, a native of Rome. Set to the familiar and always stirring music of Vivaldi, Four Seasons is among Bigonzetti’s newest works, created specifically for the Canadian company. His recognized and ever-popular Cantata is a passionate homage to the Italian culture and music tradition, evoking a wild Mediterranean
Destination: Italy CULLEN SERIES Pricing
beauty. The program is co-presented with
Society for the Performing Arts.
8:00 PM • February 1, 2, 2013
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Above and Right: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal in Four Seasons. Photos: Robert Etcheverry.
T icket P r ice
Orchestra Side Front
$19.00
Orchestra Side Rear
$35.00
Orchestra Center
$56.00
Mezzanine Front
$60.00
Mezzanine Rear
$65.00
“ Dance at its drop-dead, dazzling best.” P i t t sb u r g h P o s t - G a z e t t e
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Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy
Spring Showcase b
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April 26 – 27, 2013
If the quality of students is any indication,
the future of Houston Ballet looks very bright indeed. In the Spring Showcase, the gifted
young artists of Houston Ballet’s professional
training program perform works that spotlight their multitude of talents. They will dance a
variety of ballets, some created on professional companies, others choreographed especially for the program and for the young dancers.
Come, see if you can spot the stars of tomorrow.
7:00 PM • April 26, 2013 1:30 PM • April 27, 2013
Academy Spring Showcase Pricing
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Cullen Theater T icket P r ice
Orchestra Side Front
$26.00
Orchestra Side Rear
$39.00
Mezzanine Rear
$41.00
Orchestra Center
$46.00
Mezzanine Front
$49.00
Wortham Theater Center MEZZANINE REAR MEZZANINE FRONT
Back to the Future
ORCHES ORC ORC ORC ORC ORC ORC
“ Don’t let the student label fool you. Most of these ‘pre-professionals’ have been perfecting their art for more than a decade.” Houston Chronicle
Left to Right: Sareen Tchekmedyian in Brigade; Liana Carpio and Chunwai Chan in Sylvia; Jacquelyn Long in A Time to Dance.
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Left: Aria Alekzander with a Junior Patrons member. Photo: Leonel Nerio/Art Institute of Houston North. Below: Members of the Houston Ballet Family. Photos: Zuzana Leckova/Art Institute of Houston North; PWL Studio; Valerie Reeves/Art Institute of Houston North; Bobby Moseley.
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2012-2013 Series Dates Here are the six T hursday E vening productions in
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First S aturday E vening
F irst Sunday Friday M atinee Evening
Second S aturday Evening
S econ d S unda y M atin e e
7:30 pm Se r ies A
7:30 pm Se r ies B
2:00 pm Se r ies C
7:30 pm Se r ies E
7:30 pm Se r ies F
2:00 pm Se r ies G
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March 1
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1 Madame Butterfly 2 Women@Art 3 La Bayadère 4 The Rite of Spring 5 Journey with the Masters
March 7
March 9
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March 15
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May 30
June 1
June 2
June 7
June 8
June 9
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June 13
June 15
June 16
June 21
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June 23
Peter Pan
2012-2013 Series Pricing
Friday/ T hursday Saturday Evening Evenings
F riday/ Saturday S enior or S unday S tudent M atinees
Sund a y M atin e e s S enio r o r S tude n t
7:30 pm Se r ies A
7:30 pm Se r ies B, E, F
7:30 pm Se r ies B, E, F
2:00 pm Se r ies C, G
2:00 pm Se r ies C, G
$93.00
$93.00
N/A
$93.00
N/A
$138.00
$138.00
N/A
$138.00
N/A
Grand Tier
$297.00
$297.00
N/A
$297.00
N/A
Orchestra
$297.00
$297.00
$282.00
$297.00
$282.00
Orchestra Center Rear
$447.00
$447.00
$426.00
$447.00
$426.00
Loge Box
$450.00
$450.00
$427.50
$450.00
$427.50
$747.00
$630.00
$598.50
$630.00
$598.50
$747.00
$630.00
$598.50
$630.00
$598.50
$1,080.00
$810.00
$769.50
$810.00
$769.50
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Our New Home: Center for Dance
With the passionate commitment of the entire
community and the generous support of countless individuals, foundations and businesses,
Houston Ballet took a spectacular leap into the
future with the opening of the Center for Dance in April 2011. With nine studios, a 200-seat
performance space, an enormous costume shop and more, our spectacular new home is the
largest professional dance facility in the nation.
Not only will the Center for Dance bring a new level of artistic excellence to Houston Ballet, it will allow the company to further the mission
of outreach, bringing dance to more Houstonians than ever.
Images courtesy of Gensler. Photos: Nic Lehoux.
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