A Midsummer Night’s Dream
the Ballet with Live Orchestra
Overview
Montana Ballet Company is delighted to announce the Bozeman premiere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream ~ the Ballet, inspired by the famous William Shakespeare play and set to Felix Mendelssohn’s exquisite score.
MBC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was originally created in 1989 for Festival Ballet Providence by esteemed ballerina and choreographer Christine Hennessy.
“Prepare to wear out your hands clapping at Festival Ballet’s best concert yet. FB has put together a delicious confection of Midsummer Night’s Dream using Christine Hennessy’s lovely convoluted intelligent choreography and re-staged to perfection by her daughter Elizabeth DeFanti…a masterpiece”
– Deb Nash, dance critic for the RI Dance Alliance, 2003
A Midsummer Night’s Dream will highlight the talents and artistry of a superb cast of MBC dancers, extraordinary guest artists, and an outstanding orchestra conducted by MBC Music Director, Stefan Stern. Breath-taking costumes and visuals will bring this comedy to life and enchant all audiences.
Performance Schedule
Inspired by the William Shakespeare Play