2021/22 SEASON OF INSPIRATION - Milwaukee Ballet
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2021/22 SEASON OF INSPIR ATION
SEASON OF
INSPIRATION
CONNECT
O CT 28 -3 1 , 20 21
THE NUTCRACKER
DEC 4 -26 , 2 0 2 1
GENESIS
FEB 3 -1 3 , 20 22
PUSH
M AR 3 1 -AP R 3 , 20 22
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
M AY 1 9-22, 2 0 2 2
PRESENTED BY DONALD & DONNA BAUMGARTNER
Dear Friends,
The time is always right for a little inspiration. diverse voices is actualized in the seven world
premieres you will enjoy.
Despite the unprecedented challenges of the
past year, here we are, asking you to once again I included my most recent full-length work,
join us in the theater to be inspired by the music Beauty and the Beast, as I thought it was the
and movement that combine to create our perfect show to bring everyone together. After
beautiful art form. more than a year of feeling distanced, how
wonderful it will feel to gather friends and family
Inspiration is at the heart of why we became for this fairy tale with something for everyone!
artists, and I would bet is one reason you attend
our performances so faithfully. That is why I’ve Subscribers enjoy a variety of benefits, including
curated this Season of Inspiration. Shake off our most generous discounts. I invite you to join
the residue of feeling disconnected, and gather us with a season package and see how inspired
together once more for the five productions in you feel after every visit to the theater.
our upcoming season.
Sincerely,
As we prepare to step back onto the stage, we
delight in sharing the spotlight with prestigious
guest choreographers with distinctive voices
who will share their unique gifts and visions. Our Michael Pink
commitment to presenting new work from Artistic Director
CONNECT
Celebrate our triumphant return to the Marcus
Performing Arts Center stage.This contemporary
program brings together internationally acclaimed
choreographers from around the world for a
showcase of creativity. New York City’s Darrell
Grand Moultrie and Australia’s Danielle Rowe
each present a new work alongside Purple Fools
from Genesis 2011 Choreographic Competition
winner Mauro de Candia.
O CTO B E R 28- 3 1 | M A RCU S P E RFORMI NG ARTS C E NT E R
Barry Molina and Alana Griffith.
THE
NUTCRACKER
Milwaukee’s Magical Holiday Tradition returns
to brighten the most wonderful time of the year.
Mysterious magician Drosselmeyer creates a
world of imagination where Clara, Fritz, and Marie
are treated to dances from around the world in
this masterpiece that celebrates the magic of
childhood. Featuring Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra
and Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy.
Choreographer: Michael Pink | Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
DECE M B E R 4 -26 | M A RC U S PE RFORM I NG ARTS C E NT E R
Marie Harrison-Collins and Parker Brasser-Vos.
GENESIS
Three of the brightest young choreographers
seize their opportunity to make their mark on
the dance world by presenting a new work on
our stage. This year, dance makers from around
the country join us to compete for a contract in a
future season while the audience votes for their
favorite. Experience the electricity of this revered
and much-anticipated competition up close at
Baumgartner Center for Dance.
F EBRUA RY 3 -1 3 | BAU M GA RT NE R C E NT E R FOR DANC E
Josiah Cook, Kristen Marshall, and Itzel Hernandez.
PUSH
Experience the powerful combination of music
and movement in this captivating program
of contemporary work from award-winning
choreographers who push the boundaries of
dance. Genesis 2019 winner Aleix Mañé returns
with an emotional world premiere that will
appear next to Extremely Close from Pacific
Northwest Ballet Resident Choreographer
Alejandro Cerrudo. Stephanie Martinez makes
her choregraphic debut on our stage.
MA RC H 3 1 - A PRI L 3 | M A RCU S PE RFORM I NG ARTS C E NT E RLizzie Tripp and Randy Crespo.
BEAUTY
THE BEAST
AND
Belle feels disenchanted from the real world and
finds inspiration in the fantasy worlds of her books.
Her love of reading unknowingly prepares her
for an adventure in the Beast’s castle. Featuring
Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and Milwaukee Ballet
School & Academy.
Choreographer: Michael Pink | Composer: Philip Feeney
MAY 1 9 -22 | M A RCU S PERFORMI NG ARTS C E NT E RAnnia Hidalgo.
MOMENTUM
The inspired young dancers of our second
company dazzle and delight in their biggest show
of the season. This mixed repertory program of
classical and contemporary dance features a
reimagined Chopin Etudes from Milwaukee Ballet
Resident Choreographer Timothy O’Donnell and a
contemporary world premiere from local dancer
and choreographer Morgan Williams.
On Sale date to be announced.
MA RC H | BAU M GA RT N E R C ENT E R FOR DANC E
Yuri Tamagawa and Craig Freigang. Photo: Tom Davenport.COM M U NI T Y E NGAGEMENT
Our performances extend beyond the stage.
Each year we connect with nearly 30,000 people in the Greater Milwaukee
community through original, interactive programming in schools, libraries,
senior centers, and more.
Our Community Engagement programs include Relevé, which invites
Milwaukee students to free weekly ballet classes; Tour de Force, our
partnership with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; Ballet Beat, a summer
tour of free activities and performances; and sensory-friendly shows making
performances available to those with autism or other sensory processing
needs.
Through these programs, we demonstrate our commitment to Ballet
Without Boundaries as we transform lives and connect communities by
introducing the power of movement.
Elizabeth Harrison at Ballet Beat.
Randy Crespo with Tour de Force. Photo: Nathaniel Davauer.
Relevé Students. Photo: Nathaniel Davauer.2021/22
SEASON PACKAGES
Join our Milwaukee Ballet family with a subscription for our Season of Inspiration. We are excited to present
in-person performances with a continued commitment to health and safety for our dancers, staff, and patrons.
FULL SEASON MINI PLAN
Four performances at the greatest savings! Enjoy Save 15% when you choose any three shows to
Connect, Genesis, PUSH, and Beauty and the Beast create your own mini season package.
for up to 25% off when you purchase early.
SEC U R E YO U R SU BSCRI PT I ON TODAY!
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or use the QR code above to your renewal packet and return Open Monday through Friday,
purchase online. Choose this to us at: 128 N. Jackson Street, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
option and we will waive your Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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Questions? Contact our Box Office at tickets@milwaukeeballet.org.M ARC US PER FORMIN G ARTS C ENT ER FULL FULL MINI
Join us in downtown Milwaukee for Connect, SEATING LOCATION Earl y B i rd
25%
S e ason
20%
Season
15%
The Nutcracker, PUSH, and Beauty and the Beast.
Mezzanine (former Box)
$95 $101 $107
MEZZANINE Orchestra Aisle E-O
Center Orchestra E-O
O RC H E ST R A
Center Orchestra Aisle A-D $77 $82 $88
Side Loge
Center Orchestra A-D
LO G E $67 $71 $76
Center Loge A-C
Orchestra P-X
$62 $66 $71
Side Orchestra A-O
Center Loge D-F $47 $50 $53
STAGE
Center Loge G-N $33 $35 $38
BAUMGARTNER C ENT ER FO R DAN C E FULL FULL MINI
Our Genesis Competition SEATING LOCATION Earl y B i rd S e ason Season
25% 20% 15%
will be performed in the
We Energies Foundation Main Seating $68 $72 $77
Performance Studio at
FLOOR
our home in Milwaukee’s
Balcony Seating $45 $52 $55
Historic Third Ward.SUB SC R IB E R B E N E FI TS
BEST VALUE BEST SEATS
Save 15% or 20% off when you bundle shows into a Select your seats before tickets go on sale to the
season package. Buy early for 25% off a Full Season! public. Subscribers also receive special priority access
Subscribers also enjoy lower handling fees. to performances at Baumgartner Center for Dance.
EARLY BIRD INCENTIVES FLEXIBILITY
Buy early to save! Purchase a Full Season package and Need to exchange your tickets for another
enjoy a steeper discount on your tickets - 25% off! performance of the same production? No problem
That’s like getting one show for free! Also, receive and no fees!
one free ticket to MOMENTUM.
Early Bird deadlines:
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS
• July 25 for Renewals Save up to 20% on additional tickets all season long.
• August 31 for New Subscriptions Bring the family to Beauty and the Beast or plan a
double date night at Connect.
SUBSCRIBER ONLY EVENTS
Enjoy exclusive access to special events and other
opportunities.SHOW YOU R SUP P ORT
In a standard year, ticket sales account for only one-third of
our annual revenue.
You can imagine how much more support we need after
a year of canceled performances and productions with
reduced capacity due to the pandemic.
Your gift, in any amount, will be invaluable as we prepare
to make our return to the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
T H E BA L L W I T H A G I F T TO M I LWAU KE E BAL L ET,
I S BACK ! YOU G I VE I NSPI R AT I ON - T HANK YOU!
Save the date. Join us Saturday,
February 26 to party with a purpose.
Details to be announced. Donate online at
milwaukeeballet.org/support.
Luz San Miguel and Davit Hovhannisyan. Photo: Nathaniel Davauer.Ba umga r t n e r C e n t e r f or Da n c e
1 2 8 N or t h J a c k s on St re e t
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PRESENTING
S P O NS O R
DO NALD & D ONNA
BAUM GA RTNE R
S U P P O RT E D BY
This season is supported in part by a grant from Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
COVER: Randy Crespo and Lahna Vanderbush. Photos: Rachel Malehorn.You can also read
