The Atlantic City Ballet will be kicking off it’s spring 2022 season with a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Based on William Shakespeare’s comedy, this ballet is about the romantic adventures and misadventures, of two pairs of mortal lovers and the king and queen of the fairies. Next up in April is Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa’s, Carmen, featuring the original, breathtaking choreography of Ms. Papa and an enthralling score by Georges Bizet. Carmen tells the story of a beautiful seductress, the two lovers who vie for her affection and the tragic outcome of their tangled affair. Finally, in May, the ballet will present Cinderella. AC Ballet’s Cinderella will vividly delight audiences with Ms. Papa’s captivating choreography and magnificent costumes. Complete with a fairy Godmother, a handsome prince and a pair of unforgettable step sisters, this production is a must see and a delight for all ages.
Founded in 1982, by International Ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world and have earned national acclaim for their technical expertise and exuberant stage presence. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast and have just recently returned from their first west coast tour. Their repertoire of original works includes such classics as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake but Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as Dracula, Caught Up In The Swing and her full length Carmen. Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
March 26, 2022 -7:00pm Carmen
April 23, 2022-7:00pm Cinderella
May 21, 2022-7:00pm
Circus Maximus Theater-Caesars Hotel-Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets-$45-Adults $20-Child/Student (17 & under)
Senior Discount-15% off (65 and older)
AC residents tickets-$15 (Box Office Only)
For tickets go to ticketmaster.com or acballet.org
