Under the leadership of new Artistic Director Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet has announced a 48th season featuring eight ballets that have never seen the Columbus Stage.
“My first season with BalletMet has been spent getting to know this incredible company and community,” says Wörtmeyer. “For the 48th season, we are bringing the best of the world to Columbus with a mix of classical fairy tales, boundary-pushing neo-classical and contemporary dance, and reimagined story ballets.”
Davidson Theatre | Oct 17–25, 2025
Experience the North American premieres of three dynamic ballet by Remi Wörtmeyer: Miroirs, Concerto Mondrian, and Rite of Spring. Together, these works create a small sample of what’s to come from BalletMet’s new artistic director.
Miroirs and Concerto Mondrian are dynamic and thought-provoking, having played to great acclaim around the world. Rite of Spring, a world premiere, will mix Stravinsky with street art by Columbus’s own Lance Johnson.
Ohio Theatre | Dec 11–28, 2025
Join Clara on her enchanting journey through the Land of Snow and the courts of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Perfect for ballet and theatre lovers of all ages, the sounds of Tchaikovsky fill the Ohio Theatre as visions of dancers make special memories in this classic holiday story.
Ohio Theatre | Feb 13–15, 2026
Choreographed by Trey McIntyre, Peter Pan will feature stunning sets and costumes by Emma Bailey, known for her work on Broadway’s Six, blending punk energy and glam style to create a Neverland unlike any other. With daring choreography and a rebellious edge, the adventurous take on the classic tale demands audiences embrace their inner child, believe in magic, and never grow up.
Davidson Theatre | Mar 20–28, 2026
A work by local choreographer and BalletMet Company Dancer Leiland Charles will collide with Juanjo Arquez’s fiery creation Ignite and Alexei Ratmansky’s lyrical and intimate Seven Sonatas. With innovative movement and powerful storytelling, this performance will captivate and inspire.
Davidson Theatre | May 8–16, 2026
In his first full-length creation as BalletMet’s artistic director, Wörtmeyer reimagines the beloved Puccini opera about art, passion, and poverty in 19th-century Paris. The recreation is relocated to America’s own bohemian heartland: the French Quarter in New Orleans. Mardi Gras comes to Columbus with evocative puppetry and blistering choreography in this story of loss, friendship, and l’amour.
Subscriptions and Tickets
Season subscriptions are available now.
Single ticket sales for Nutcracker will begin July 1.
Single ticket sales for all other productions will begin August 1.
Featured Photo: Courtesy of BalletMet.
