New York City Ballet: Coppélia
Opera House
The whole family will delight in the misadventures of the spirited Swanilda, her foolish sweetheart Frantz, and mad inventor Dr. Coppélius in New York City Ballet’s Coppélia. The New York Times calls it a “story ballet done to perfection.”
Mar. 25 - 30, 2025
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Ballet
Live Music By
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New York City Ballet’s Megan Fairchild in Coppélia. Photo by Paul Kolnik
The whole family will delight in the misadventures of the spirited Swanilda, her foolish sweetheart Frantz, and mad inventor Dr. Coppélius in New York City Ballet’s Coppélia. With lively characters, a case of mistaken identity, and a bright orchestral score, the New York Times calls it a “story ballet done to perfection.”
One of the world’s foremost dance companies is back with this charming, comedic masterpiece about an eccentric toymaker and the doll he creates. After noticing Frantz’s infatuation with Dr. Coppélius’ masterwork—a beautiful life-like doll named Coppélia—a jealous Swanilda sneaks into the inventor’s workshop to uncover its secrets. The ensuing mayhem culminates in a magnificent grand finale, as the village celebrates the Festival of Bells. Originally choreographed in the 19th century, this production was restaged by George Balanchine and Alexandra Danilova for its New York City Ballet premiere in 1974.
“Choreographic sunshine”
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