PERFORMANCE NEWS
Official Cleveland Ballet Press Releases
Updated: July 3, 2025
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CLEVELAND BALLET RETURNS FOR ANNUAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE AT VERMILION'S HISTORIC HARBOURTOWN FINE ARTS CENTER
July 1, 2025
VERMILION, OH – Cleveland Ballet returns to Vermilion’s historic Harbourtown Fine Arts Center (HFAC) on Saturday, July 26, for their annual summer performance, Encore. The events begin at 6:00 p.m. with an intimate reception inside the Opera House with a variety of hors d’oeuvres, wines, and beverages. The outdoor performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the lawn.
CLEVELAND BALLET ANNOUNCES SPECTACULAR 2025-2026 SEASON: AN EXPANDED COLLECTION OF MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES
May 2, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet announces its upcoming season with an expanded program of mainstage performances at Playhouse Square and a chance for patrons to win a free subscription for two. The sensational season includes a bit of a bite, a touch of wonder, something majestic, and a fairytale ending.
CLEVELAND BALLET PRESENTS IMPRESSIONS OF PICASSO AS PART OF SPRING PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AKRON ART MUSEUM
April 24, 2025
AKRON, OH – Pablo Picasso’s influence and lifelong interest in ballet will be explored during a special presentaIon on Saturday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. of Cleveland Ballet’s Impressions of Picasso in partnership with the Akron Art Museum. In addiIon to the performance in the courtyard of the museum, a free pre- performance Behind the Curtain discussion will be held from 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. with Cleveland Ballet’s arIsIc staff.
CLEVELAND BALLET PREPARES TO CLOSE 2024-2025 SEASON WITH SHAKESPEARE'S EPIC TRAGEDY ROMEO AND JULIET AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
February 24, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet's 2024-2025 season will close with Romeo and Juliet May 16-17, 2025 at Playhouse Square's Mimi Ohio Theatre. Romeo and Juliet is a breathtaking adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless tale of passion, fate, and tragedy set to Prokofiev's iconic score.
ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND BALLET ANNOUNCES 2025 SUMMER CAMPS
February 20, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – The Academy of Cleveland Ballet, the official school of Cleveland Ballet, has announced their 2025 summer camps and programs. With curriculum designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of students of all ages and levels, the summer programs provide world-class training led by faculty comprised of Cleveland Ballet’s professional artists.
CLEVELAND BALLET ARTISTS PRESENT SECOND ANNUAL CHOREOLAB THIS MARCH
February 6, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet announces the return of ChoreoLab, an evening dedicated to celebrating the artistic voices of the dancers within the company. Following the success of last year's inaugural ChoreoLab, this year's showcase will feature a variety of original works choreographed by Cleveland Ballet's dancers and an assortment of classical variations.
CLEVELAND BALLET, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FASHION, AND RENOWNED DESIGNER LILLY PULITZER COLLABORATE TO PRESENT A FROSTED FASHION AND FANCIFUL NUTCRACKER TEA PARTY
November 11, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet announces a special holiday event in collaboration with Kent State University's School of Fashion and world-renowned designer Lilly Pulitzer: a Frosted Fashion and Fanciful Nutcracker Tea Party.
This festive fundraiser will take place on Sunday, December 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the City Club in downtown Cleveland. All proceeds will support Cleveland Ballet's community outreach programs, bringing the magic of dance to a broader audience.
CLEVELAND BALLET DEBUTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE NUTCRACKER, RETURNS TO CONNOR PALACE WITH 11 PERFORMANCES
October 25, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet will premier an entirely new production of the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, December 13-22, for 11 performances spanning two weekends at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace.
Following the traditional storyline of Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, and their magical journey through the Land of the Sweets, the production will be elevated with new costumes, sets, and choreography for a lavish holiday experience.
RED CROSS PARTNERS WITH CLEVELAND BALLET FOR DRACULA BLOOD DRIVE
September 25, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Dracula wants your blood! The American Red Cross is partnering with Cleveland Ballet for a special blood drive as part of the ballet's presentation of Dracula. The community is encouraged to give the gift of life and help patients Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Idea Center at Playhouse Square located at 1375 Euclid Ave.
CLEVELAND BALLET OPENS 2024-2025 SEASON WITH SINISTER DOUBLE FEATURE: DRACULA AND THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
September 6, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet's 2024-2025 season is set to open with Dracula & The Masque of the Red Death October 18-19 at Playhouse Square's Mimi Ohio Theatre. In the spirit of Halloween and the most eerie time of year, Cleveland Ballet is hosting Dracula in Two Bites, parties after both Saturday, October 19 performances with food, deliciously bloody drinks, dancing with DJ, and more at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland.
CLEVELAND BALLET RETURNS TO VERMILION SEPTEMBER 21
August 22, 2024
VERMILION, OH – Cleveland Ballet will return to Harbourtown Fine Arts Center (HFAC) on Saturday, September 21, for their annual summer residency event, Encore in Vermilion. The intimate evening features a wine and appetizer reception at 6 p.m. prior to the outdoor performance in front of the historic Town Hall and Opera House at 7 p.m.
CLEVELAND BALLET ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC 2024-2025 SEASON: AN UNPARALLELED MIX OF CLASSIC AND MODERN WORKS
April 2, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet announces its upcoming season with the distinct imprint of its new artistic director, Timour Bourtasenkov. The 2024-2025 season features a stunning trio of works including Dracula, The Nutcracker, and Romeo and Juliet, with choreography from award-winning, world-renowned choreographers including Bourtasenkov.
CLEVELAND BALLET ELEVATES ITS REPERTOIRE WITH NEW, OPULENT SLEEPING BEAUTY
March 1, 2024
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet will debut Sleeping Beauty for their final performance of the 2023-2024 season at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace this April 25 - 27. Under the artistic direction of Timour Bourtasenkov, Cleveland Ballet promises a fresh interpretation of the beloved ballet with a more lavish level of production quality.
CLEVELAND BALLET ANNOUNCES PAY WHAT YOU CAN PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER
November 16, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet is delivering on its core values of inclusivity and accessibility by announcing a special Pay What You Can performance of The Nutcracker. The Thursday, December 14 11:00 a.m. performance of The Nutcracker at the Connor Palace in Playhouse Square has been designated as open to everyone.
CLEVELAND BALLET'S BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION, THE NUTCRACKER, EXPANDS WITH 11 PERFORMANCES AT CONNOR PALACE
October 11, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – With new dances, characters, and costumes, Cleveland Ballet's The Nutcracker returns to Playhouse Square with an expanded season featuring 11 performances of this cherished holiday tradition. Running over two weekends, the schedule includes matinee and evening shows starting Thursday, December 14, and ending with the evening performance on Saturday, December 23.
CLEVELAND BALLET'S CARMEN & OTHER WORKS CASTING ANNOUNCED
September 5, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet is excited to announce the principal casting for the upcoming production of Carmen & Other Works September 22 & 23 at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. The performance includes three works, including Pas de Dix, which features excerpts from the grand ballet Raymonda, the world premiere of an original work Nocturne, and the reimagined Carmen, which originally premiered in 2019.
CLEVELAND BALLET LAUNCHES NINTH SEASON WITH EXPANDED COMPANY OF ARTISTS
August 24, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – The artistic caliber of Cleveland Ballet continues to grow as the company starts its ninth season with a larger roster of artists, including nine new dancers and the 33-piece Cleveland Ballet Orchestra. New dancers from South Korea and Dominican Republic round out the 33-member company with artists from 10 countries.
CLEVELAND BALLET PRESENTS CARMEN, PAS DE DIX, & NOCTURNE AT CONNOR PALACE
August 1, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – As part of their ninth season, Cleveland Ballet will be presenting the reimagined Carmen, the beautiful Pas de Dix from the grand ballet Raymonda, and the world premiere of Nocturne choreographed by award-winning Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe.
CLEVELAND BALLET LAUNCHES NINTH SEASON WITH OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AND RECEPTION AT HARBOURTOWN FINE ARTS CENTER IN VERMILION
July 24, 2023
VERMILION, OH – Cleveland Ballet will premier its ninth season with an outdoor performance and reception on Saturday, August 26, at Harbourtown Fine Arts Center, its summer residency in Vermilion, Ohio.
CLEVELAND BALLET AND AKRON ART MUSEUM CONNECT FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONY OF LIFE
May 15, 2023
AKRON, OH – Cleveland's premier ballet company is thrilled to announce Ballet in the Garden, with support from the Albrecht Family Foundation and Acme Fresh Market, at the Bud & Susie Rogers Garden at Akron Art Museum this June 17.
LEGENDARY BALLERINA AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA NINA ANANIASHVILI TO HOST MASTERCLASS FOR CLEVELAND BALLET ARTISTS
April 4, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – A celebrated dancer and innovator in the world of ballet, Nina Ananiashvili will lend her artistic knowledge and teachings to Cleveland Ballet artists for an exclusive masterclass.
CLEVELAND BALLET ANNOUNCES ITS SENSATIONAL NINTH SEASON, RETURNING TO CONNOR PALACE AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
April 3, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – Cleveland Ballet is thrilled to announce their upcoming ninth season in Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. With a stunning selection of works and leadership from award-winning Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe, the company's ninth season promises to charm and captivate the Cleveland community.
CLEVELAND BALLET CLOSES 2022-23 SEASON WITH GEORGE BALANCHINE'S EXQUISITE SERENADE & WORLD PREMIERE OF COMPANY'S FIRST COMMISSIONED SCORE, SYMPHONY OF LIFE
January 18, 2023
CLEVELAND, OH – Acclaimed Company celebrates end of eighth season with two company premieres, a live orchestra, commissioned score by world-renowned Israeli composer Anna Segal, ballet by critically acclaimed Russian choreographer Ilia Zhivoi and the Playhouse Square debut of Ohio's new Cleveland Ballet Orchestra led by Conductor Caleb Young and Concertmaster Alexandra Preucil.
MOMENTUM! CLEVELAND BALLET HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER AND ELEGANCE OF DANCE IN SOLE FLORIDA PERFORMANCE OF 2022-23 SEASON
December 5, 2022
CLEVELAND, OH – One-night-only debut performance at Florida's Broward Center this February 2023 by nationally acclaimed Cleveland Ballet reflects the celebrated company's innovative and inspirational spirit.
LAKE ERIE TO DON SWAN LAKE MONIKER IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND BALLET'S PREMIERE OF TCHAIKOVSKY'S CLASSIC
October 10, 2022
CLEVELAND, OH – Mayor of Cleveland Justin M. Bibb has announced that Lake Erie will don the name Swan Lake in recognition of the premiere of Cleveland Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, a production sponsored in part by Roe Green and the Roe Green Foundation.
CLEVELAND BALLET PRESENTS A HIGH CALIBER OF ARTISTRY FOR THEIR SEASON-OPENER SWAN LAKE
August 17, 2022
CLEVELAND, OH – Governor's Award-winning Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe is bringing her own flare to Cleveland Ballet's Swan Lake, sponsored in part by Roe Green and the Roe Green Foundation, with an all-star cast and critical artistic coaching from world-renowned dancer and artist Valentina Kozlova.