Don’t miss this U.S. dance premiere!

American Ballet Theatre Like Water for Chocolate

Nothing could be sweeter than the U.S. premiere of American Ballet Theatre’s Like Water for Chocolate at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This full-length ballet, created by the brilliant choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, brings the famous novel by Laura Esquivel to mouthwatering life.

Reuniting the award-winning team of Wheeldon (fresh from his Tony Award victory for MJ: The Musical) with composer Joby Talbot and Tony-winning costume designer Bob Crowley, Like Water for Chocolate tells the story of Tita, a young Mexican woman whose restrictive upbringing prevents her from marrying until her mother dies. Overwhelmed by a sense of duty and family tradition, Tita’s only form of expression is through cooking, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she falls in love with her wealthy neighbor Pedro. Their forbidden passion has farreaching—and devastating—consequences.

With the superstar dancers of ABT translating the richly layered story, Center audiences will be the first in the country to experience this magical Mexican love story!

Segerstrom Hall

Dates: March 29–April 2, 2023

Tickets: $29 and up