A timeless fairy tale of love, magic, and destiny, The Sleeping Beauty enchants audiences with sweeping romance and dazzling choreography.
At the christening of Princess Aurora, joy fills King Florestan’s court as benevolent fairies bestow gifts of beauty, grace, and kindness upon the newborn child. The celebration is shattered by the dramatic arrival of the wicked fairy Carabosse, enraged at not being invited. In vengeance, she casts a terrible curse: on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Before despair takes hold, the compassionate Lilac Fairy intervenes, softening the curse. Aurora will not die, but instead fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years—awakened only by true love’s kiss.
Years later, at her sixteenth birthday celebration, Aurora is surrounded by admirers and suitors. Amid the festivities, a mysterious figure slips her a bouquet concealing a spindle. The curse is fulfilled, and Aurora collapses. As sorrow sweeps through the court, the Lilac Fairy casts a powerful spell, placing the entire kingdom under enchantment and cloaking the palace in a forest of thorns and blossoms.
A century passes. Prince Florimund, longing for an ideal love, encounters the Lilac Fairy, who reveals a vision of the sleeping princess. Captivated, he journeys through the enchanted forest to find her. With a kiss, he breaks the spell, awakening Aurora and restoring life to the kingdom.
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Enhance Your Performance with a VIP Experience. Make your performance even more enjoyable with a Sleeping Beauty VIP Package. VIP Packages include premium seating, a signed commemorative poster, one cocktail or sparkling beverage, and a snack cup to enjoy during the performance. Simply select an eligible seat and choose the VIP price level for an enhanced night at the ballet.
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Performance Notes
SCORE BY: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
CHOREOGRAPHY BY: Christopher Stowell
LIVE ORCHESTRA: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
RUN TIME: 2 hours, 30 minutes + Intermission
FAMILY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE: On Saturday, Oct 17 at 2 p.m., enjoy a welcoming and flexible experience for families, including relaxed re-entry throughout the show. Arrive early to enjoy whimsical pre-show activities such as family-friendly crafts, Sleeping Beauty story time, an interactive dance class, whimsical face painting, and themed photo opportunities—all designed to spark joy and create magical memories for young audience members.
This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. Prices, shows, artists, dates and times are subject to change at any time without notice. The views and opinions expressed within this show are those of the artist(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Dr. Phillips Center.
