Concluding our 43rd season, Madison Ballet presents a new one-act ballet adaptation of William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." With new original choreography by Ja’ Malik, this production features an eclectic mix of new music combined with Felix Mendelssohn’s timeless score—along with new costumes by Ja’ Malik and Fernanda Yamaguchi, scenic design by Ja’ Malik and lighting by Julie Ballard. Set in a Mystical Park, this magical tale of love and mischief will transport audiences to a whimsical world of fairies, elves and enchantment. The program will also include a Madison Ballet repertory audience favorite and the world premier of "The Swan" to music by Camille Saint-Saëns.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
(World Premier)

Music Felix Mendelsshn, Bobby McFerrin and Erich Wolfgang Korngold

"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:
There sleeps Titania sometime of the night,
Lulled in these flowers with dances and delight."

- William Shakespeare

Next Steps

Ja’ Malik (2022)
Music Steve Reich

The Swan
(World Premier)

Ja’ Malik
Music Camille Saint-Saëns

 

Tickets

$15 - $75

Dates & Times

Friday, April 4 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 5 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 5 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 6 - 2:00 PM

Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes with one intermission

Venue

Capitol Theater
Overture Center
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703-2214