SLEEPING BEAUTY

Aurora and the Prince perform the Sleeping Beauty pas de deux in white costumes
Presented by Nita Soref 2006 Charitable Trust

One of the world’s most famous classical ballets, Sleeping Beauty tells a tale of romance and rescue. When the beautiful Princess Aurora pricks her finger on her sixteenth birthday, she is cursed to sleep until a handsome prince wakes her.

Let yourself escape into Michael Pink’s dreamy retelling of the family-favorite fairy tale, featuring live music by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra.

Show Times and Details

This production will be performed at Marcus Performing Arts Center. Recommended for ages 4+.

Friday, April 11, 2025 - 7:30pm

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 2:00pm

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 7:30pm

Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 2:00pm

Production Trailer

"The superb skill [of Milwaukee Ballet Company]...beautifully enlivens this production."

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Ballet Storytimes

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Introduce your young prince or princess to the magic of ballet with 'Sleeping Beauty' storytimes! Recommended for children 8 and under, these library events feature stories, movement, and few extra surprises along the way. 

Our current schedule is as follows, with more dates coming soon!

  • West Allis Public Library — Saturday, January 25 @ 10:30 AM
  • Bayview Library — Thursday, January 30 @ 10:30 AM
  • West Bend Public Library — Thursday, March 20 @ 6:30 PM
  • Menomonee Falls Public Library —Saturday March 22 @ 10:00 AM

Student Matinees

three kids sit amazed at the student matinee of The Nutcracker

Milwaukee Ballet is proud to offer discounted student matinee performances for The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty for the 2024/25 Season.

This opportunity is exclusively for public, private, and home-schooled student groups.

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