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    La Bayadère

    La Bayadère

    Presented by Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House

    November 4-November 14, 2010

    Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 4 out of 5 stars rating
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    La Bayadere, a vibrant Petipa classic, takes the stage at The Boston Opera House next. The ballet is an important bridge between the romantic and classical eras of ballet and was first performed at St. Petersburg’s Maryinsky Theater in 1877. A story of betrayal and love set in exotic India, La Bayadere follows the heart-breaking tale of a temple dancer and a young warrior kept apart in life and united only in death. The ballet has rich, lavish set design and production elements which conjure up The Arabian Nights and Bollywood culture and is sure to transport the audience. The ballet contains the monumental Kingdom of Shades scene which traditionally features 32 female dancers entering the stage in single file in a dream-like sequence. Boston Ballet will present the Florence Clerc staging with vivid, new costumes and the absorbing scenery that are cornerstones of this classic.

    Since 1963, Boston Ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio and in the community. The Company maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire and the largest ballet school in North America, Boston Ballet School.

    Boston Ballet maintains a repertoire of classical, neo-classical and contemporary works, ranging from full-length story ballets to new works by some of today's finest choreographers


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        Boston Opera House

        539 Washington Street
        Boston, MA 02111

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        Tickets starting at $25

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        November 4-November 14, 2010

        Times:

        Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 7:00PM Friday, Nov 5, 2010 8:00PM Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 2:00PM Saturday, Nov 6, 2010 8:00PM Sunday, Nov 7, 2010 2:00PM Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 7:00PM Friday, Nov 12, 2010 8:00PM Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 2:00PM Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 8:00PM Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 2:00PM

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        • Event Name: La Bayadère
          3 out of 5 stars rating "Five Stars for the Corps de Ballet BUT..."
          Review posted by: Judith B. from Somerville, MA, Nov 09, 2010

          This was a mixed bag: The choreography for the male temple dancers was silly! And jarring. The Solor was completely lacking in charisma-- no electricity from him. The two female stars were very... Expand

        • Event Name: La Bayadère
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Takes you to another world!"
          Review posted by: BBS Adult Student from Newton, MA, Nov 05, 2010

          Loved it!! Opening night performance of Boston Ballet's La Bayadere was just beautiful! It is one of the finest ballet that I have seen for opulence, beauty, and performance. It truly takes you to... Expand

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        • Event Name: La Bayadère
          3 out of 5 stars rating "Five Stars for the Corps de Ballet BUT..."
          Review posted by: Judith B. from Somerville, MA, Nov 09, 2010

          This was a mixed bag: The choreography for the male temple dancers was silly! And jarring. The Solor was completely lacking in charisma-- no electricity from him. The two female stars were very... Expand

        • Event Name: La Bayadère
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Takes you to another world!"
          Review posted by: BBS Adult Student from Newton, MA, Nov 05, 2010

          Loved it!! Opening night performance of Boston Ballet's La Bayadere was just beautiful! It is one of the finest ballet that I have seen for opulence, beauty, and performance. It truly takes you to... Expand

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