Lone Star Ballet
2010-2011 Season of Dance
A Tradition of Excellence
Dracula
October 22-23, 2010
An original Lone Star Ballet production will haunt the theatre of the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts just before Halloween. Based on Bram Stoker’s chilling tale of the unforgettable vampire, this full-length ballet will captivate audiences with all the spine-tingling expectations this story entails. Experience the heart-stirring tragedy of Dracula, a blending of romantic ballet and intriguing theatre at its best!
The Nutcracker
December 10-12, 2010
Lone Star Ballet invites you to a holiday celebration of The Nutcracker. Join us for this delightful tradition of the dreams of a young girl at Christmas. Experience the magic and the spectacle of the toymaker and the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker returns for its thirty-ninth exceptional year, and Lone Star Ballet’s amazing holiday production continues to be a Christmas tradition for families from all over the area. Make The Nutcracker part of your holiday season.
Peter and the Wolf
March 4, 2011
(Included with two other ballets from Ballet West II’s repertoire)
Brilliant dancing, enticing story telling and Prokofiev’s classic symphonic fairytale; this ballet is a musical delight for audiences young and old, featuring dancers from the highly acclaimed Ballet West II Company. Join Peter and his cat, duck, and bird on their musical adventure as they trap the wolf with the help of hunters. This delightful and old Russian folk-tale will capture the hearts of audiences of all ages. An extra treat . . . Ballet West II will perform more selections from their repertoire during the evening.
Lone Star Trilogy;
An Epic Celebration of the Lives of Three Extraordinary Pioneer Women
April 15-16, 2011
Join Lone Star Ballet for the premiere of this newly created work, boldly staged with dance, unique sound, lights and narration. This exciting and vibrant work vividly portrays the lives of Mary Ann (Molly) Goodnight, Cynthia Ann Parker, and dance hall girl and early Tascosa settler, “Frenchy’ McCormick. A fresh spirited new work, Lone Star Trilogy is ideal for all ages, families, and individuals who share the vision and traditions of our heritage. This new work is a feast for the senses.