2008-09 Season | Milwaukee Ballet



2008-09 Season Overview Click here to order a 2008-09 season subscription, or call (414) 902-2103. Learn about the four custom ticketing packages available for this spectacular season! Full Season \| Mini-Series \| NEW! Family Package \| Flex Pass

	The Sleeping Beauty October 23–26, 2008 Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The season begins with the enchanting fairytale and classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty. Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score played by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra takes you to a magical kingdom once upon a time, complete with fairies, an evil witch and magic spells. The story unfolds as the beautiful princess is cursed to one day prick her finger and succumb to eternal sleep, awaiting only the kiss of a handsome prince. The Sleeping Beauty blends beautiful divertissements with sumptuous costumes and dramatic scenery to captivate and delight.

	Fancy Free February 19–22, 2009 Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Sponsored by: The Ettinger Family Foundation Dance right into the New Year with the youthful and spirited American ballet Fancy Free and two world premieres. Pairing Leonard Bernstein’s bouncy score with Jerome Robbins’ exuberant choreography, Fancy Free shows what happens when three sailors go out looking for fun and adventure on a hot summer night in New York City. Inspiration for the movie musical "On the Town" with Gene Kelly, the ballet’s fresh, energetic dancing and toe-tapping music are sure to entertain. World premieres by the nationally-acclaimed and physically daring choreographer Adam Hougland and a classical divertissement by Artistic Director Michael Pink round out the dynamic series.

	Genesis: Choreography for the Next Generation March 26–29, 2009 The Pabst Theater The Milwaukee Ballet’s third international choreographic competition returns to the historic Pabst Theater this spring. Three talented choreographers from around the world, handpicked by Artistic Director Michael Pink, will showcase their chosen pieces for the chance to win the opportunity to create an original work for the Milwaukee Ballet. Come be a part of this exciting process where choreographers manifest their true artistic visions and you choose the winner.

	Live and Kicking: International Choreographers Series May 14–17, 2009 Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Sponsored by: The Stella H. Jones Foundation Common People \| Gustav’s Rooster The season wraps up with a multifaceted series of familiar and inspiring pieces with drastically different landscapes. Nationally-acclaimed, Common People returns to Milwaukee for a repeat performance that is both comical and sensual. Choreographed by Margo Sappington and set to the voice of William Shatner and music by Ben Folds, this stunning ballet is not to be missed. Gustav’s Rooster, an abstract work from the versatile choreographer Val Caniparoli, concludes the series.

Ticket Information Click here to order a 2008-09 season subscription, or call (414) 902-2103. Choose from four custom packages for this spectacular season.

Full Season	As a full season subscriber, you’ll receive tickets for all four series shows (excluding The Nutcracker) at 25% off. Experience exclusive VIP benefits including: Same reserved seats for every show at the Marcus Center Ticket exchange privileges and lost ticket replacement 10% discount on the best seats for The Nutcracker and 25% discount on additional single tickets to all other shows Invitation to special subscriber-only events throughout the season, including “Dialogue for Dance” and season preview parties Insider news and pre-show information throughout the season

Mini-Series	With the Mini-Series, you can choose your favorite three shows at 10% off (excluding The Nutcracker) and enjoy the same reserved seats for every show!

NEW! Family Package	With this year’s new Family Package, you can experience magic of The Nutcracker and choose two additional shows for your family to enjoy. If your family loves The Nutcracker tradition, grow your passion this year!

Flex-Pass	The Flex-Pass offers the ultimate in flexibility. For just $200, you get four ticket vouchers that can be used for any show, any performance, in any combination. Choose your shows, section, and seats after Aug. 27, 2008. Redeemable at the Milwaukee Ballet Ticket Office only. Excluding Box Seats andThe Nutcracker.

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