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    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Presented by Boston Ballet at Boston Opera House

    April 7-April 17, 2011

    Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): 4.5 out of 5 stars rating
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    Boston Ballet presents George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a lucid and inventive telling of Shakespeare’s play. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was Balanchine’s first original, full-length ballet. Called by critic Clive Barnes, “a fantasy spectacle of love,” this work is a masterful combination of storytelling and choreography danced to the exquisite sounds of Mendelssohn. The ballet tells a story of love, illusion and adventures of two pairs of mortal lovers and the kind and queen of the fairies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was choreographed for New York City Ballet and premiered in 1962. The production includes a large cast complete with 25 students from Boston Ballet School and sets and costumes designed by Tony Award-winner Martin Pakledinaz. The last time A Midsummer Night’s Dream was danced by Boston Ballet it was called, “a winner, a gorgeous, spirited production given strong performances throughout the ranks, including the excellent orchestra led by Jonathan McPhee” by The Boston Globe.

    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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      • Venue Info

        Boston Opera House

        539 Washington Street
        Boston, MA 02111

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        Tickets starting at $25

        Info Phone: 617.695.6955

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        April 7-April 17, 2011

        Times:

        Thursday, Apr 7, 2011 7:00PM Friday, Apr 8, 2011 8:00PM Saturday, Apr 9, 2011 2:00PM Saturday, Apr 9, 2011 8:00PM Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 2:00PM Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 7:00PM Friday, Apr 15, 2011 8:00PM Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 2:00PM Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 8:00PM Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 2:00PM

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        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Super Start!"
          Review posted by: Alejandra from Liberty, Mass., Apr 15, 2011

          The sets & dancing were great. The first act was well portrayed & very entertaining. The crowd was an unusual bunch...hahaa. The second act was dreadfully boring but was only half as long as the first... Expand

        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Midsummer"
          Review posted by: Balletwannabe from boston, Apr 15, 2011

          A simply gorgeous production. The most beautiful pas de deux in Act II and a breathtaking, charming and exquisite production overall.

        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Hilarious Performance!"
          Review posted by: Sofia from Cambridge, MA, Apr 14, 2011

          Boston Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream was not only a beautiful performance to watch but it was truly a pleasure to hear Mendelssohn's music performed by the talented BB orchestra. The... Expand

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      • Member Reviews
        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Super Start!"
          Review posted by: Alejandra from Liberty, Mass., Apr 15, 2011

          The sets & dancing were great. The first act was well portrayed & very entertaining. The crowd was an unusual bunch...hahaa. The second act was dreadfully boring but was only half as long as the first... Expand

        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Midsummer"
          Review posted by: Balletwannabe from boston, Apr 15, 2011

          A simply gorgeous production. The most beautiful pas de deux in Act II and a breathtaking, charming and exquisite production overall.

        • Event Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
          5 out of 5 stars rating "Hilarious Performance!"
          Review posted by: Sofia from Cambridge, MA, Apr 14, 2011

          Boston Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream was not only a beautiful performance to watch but it was truly a pleasure to hear Mendelssohn's music performed by the talented BB orchestra. The... Expand

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