“Mozart and More” celebrates the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in our second repertory program of the 2024/25 season, with a beautiful program featuring some of his most beloved compositions. Highlights include a world premiere by Ja’ Malik, choreographed to Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 with live music, and the Madison premiere of Stephanie Martinez’s "The Time That Runs Away," created as a co-production with American Repertory Ballet. The program also includes a world premiere by Richard Walters and the Madison premiere of Ja’ Malik’s critically acclaimed work "The Hour Before" featuring a live string quartet.
Experience these exciting ballets and more with live music adding an extra dimension to this exceptional celebration of Mozart’s legacy.
MO..Z..ART…
(World Premier)
Ja’ Malik’s new ballet will be set to Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 23” and will feature live music.
The Hour Before
After this ballet premiered in 2008, NYTimes writer Roslyn Sulcase wrote " Ja’Malik’s unpredictable physical inventiveness and theatrical sense mark him as a choreographer to watch". Created for 2 couples who have different life experiences the hour before sunset and sunrise. Joby Talbot's beautifully haunting string quartet no.1 and no.2 will be performed live by a local string quartet adding an extra layer of emotion to this emotionally charged ballet.
New Richard Walters
(World Premier)
Madison Ballet's Rehearsal Director and School Principal will create a world premiere featuring the music of Mozart.
Solo in New Orleans
(World Premier)
Ja’ Malik’s new ballet will be set to music by Wynton Marsalis.
The Time That Runs Away
In her 2025 Madison premiere, choreographer Stephanie Martinez explores and discusses “how we may never truly understand our desires, but the effort is necessary to attain happiness.”
Nine dancers morph dreamily through a variety of configurations to six diverse songs from different time periods, leaving the audience pondering both the passage of time and the meaning of a well-lived life.
Mabinty**
(World Premier)
Music Ezio Bosso
Solo dance created by Ja’ Malik to celebrate the memory and legacy of Michaela Mabinty DePrince.
Tickets
$35 - $55
Dates & Times
Friday, February 14 - 7:00 PM*
Saturday, February 15 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 15 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 - 2:00 PM
Friday, February 21 - 7:00 PM**
Saturday, February 22 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 22 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 23 - 2:00 PM
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes with one intermission
*Join Madison Ballet after our opening night performance for a conversation with choreographer Stephanie Martinez.
**Madison Ballet will present a special “Out at The Ballet,” an LGBTQIA+ celebration performance and specially curated program on Friday, Feb. 21.
Venue
Starlight Theater
MYArts
1055 E Mifflin St,
Madison, WI 53703