Kentucky Ballet Theatre Presents “Sleeping Beauty” at the Lexington Opera House on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025
WHO: Kentucky Ballet Theatre is a non-profit ballet company based in Lexington, Kentucky, dedicated to presenting exceptional ballet performances, nurturing local talent, and fostering a love for the art of dance within the community. Kentucky Ballet Theatre has a long-standing tradition of delivering top-notch ballet performances to the Lexington community and beyond. Under the artistic direction of Norbe Risco, and Academy Director Rafaela Risco, KBT continues to inspire and entertain audiences through the beauty and power of ballet.
WHAT: Join The Kentucky Ballet Theatre professional Company and Academy for “Sleeping Beauty”, a timeless, family-friendly ballet performance, about a princess cursed to sleep for 100 years by a malevolent fairy, before being awakened by a handsome prince. Sleeping Beauty features choreography by Norbe Risco, and an exceptional cast of Kentucky Ballet Theatre dancers. Sleeping Beauty promises an unforgettable experience for all audiences
WHEN: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: The historic 964-seat Lexington Opera House in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, www.kyballet.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Media Contacts:
Norbe Risco, Artistic Director
859-312-3512 | nrisco@yahoo.com
Sarah Robinson, Director of Development
859-421-5072 | sarahsrobinson@gmail.com
Brigid DeVries, President & CEO
859-351-1834 | devriesbl@windstream.net
Venue Contact:
Megan Garrett | MGarrett@centralbankcenter.com
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About Lexington Opera House
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. Since its opening, the Opera House has played host to such famous stage performers as W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.
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