All Lang
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Celebrate PNB’s Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang with some of her most beloved works. Inspired by legendary American painter Georgia O’Keeffe’s Patio Door series, Her Door to the Sky is one of Lang’s most radiant pieces. In stark contrast, Ghost Variations explores Robert Schumann’s final compositions before he was confined to an asylum. ZigZag, Lang’s delightful tribute to the legendary career of Tony Bennet, rounds out this trio that highlights her versatility, virtuosity, and varied choreographic inspiration.

Mary, Queen of Scots
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-07 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories—real and imagined—of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. Two queens who never met, locked in a fatal dance of sex, jealousy, political intrigue, and religious warfare.
This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator James Bonas (The Crucible) draws on the complex, combustible relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England—two women who never met but whose rivalry defined an era. Laplane’s bold choreography blends classical technique with contemporary edge, reshaping their story with powerful originality.

The Sleeping Beauty
2026-06-07 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, _02111, United States
Deep in a century-long slumber, a beautiful princess and her kingdom await the power of true love’s kiss. The Sleeping Beauty enchants with a host of magical characters—from the deliciously wicked fairy Carabosse and the valiant Prince Desire, to the benevolent woodland fairies and hilarious Puss in Boots. This iconic production, with its sumptuous sets and costumes, will transport you to a world of beauty.
Featured Image: Ji Young Chae and Jeffrey Cirio in Marius Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty, photo by Liza Voll, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

Cinderella
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID, 83725, United States
Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella is set to Prokofiev’s lush score and takes the audience on a narrative fairytale journey, employing all of the intricacies of classical staging yet never purely relying on convention.

The OBT Collection
2026-06-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on a new choreographic journey, sparked by the restless, searching energy of a “beehive”—a world buzzing with movement, thought, and transformation. And, as always, The OBT Collection holds one last surprise—an unexpected gem, unearthed from 2025’s OBT by Design. These are the ballets you haven’t seen yet but won’t forget. Be there when they emerge.

Swan Lake
2026-06-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

Onegin
2026-06-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
A young country girl, Tatiana, is introduced to a worldly aristocrat by her sister’s fiancé. Onegin instantly becomes Tatiana’s heart’s desire, though, in his eyes, she remains naive and uninteresting. Thus begins the tale that leads to a tragic duel, a royal marriage, and personal redemption. Based on the verse-novel Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin, John Cranko’s majestic and astounding ballet allows the strength and agency of our romantic heroine to shine through.

Don Quixote
2026-06-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-01 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ sweeping tale of romance and chivalry, this classic ballet features the misadventures of the titular knight-errant of la Mancha and his devoted squire, Sancho Panza. These beloved characters are positively heroic when it comes to aiding the spirited maiden Kitri and her charming amour. From the bravura dancing of the fiery toreador Espada to the colorful caravan of gypsies, the stage explodes with one show-stopping performance after another in this feast of choreographic fireworks.
Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo in Don Quixote. Photo: Rosalie O’Connor Photography.
