The Detroit Opera House is welcoming the Grand Rapids Ballet Company again this year with their production of Aladdin. Go back in time to an enchanted Middle Eastern landscape with princesses, theives, and genies that make your wildest dreams come true. I've always loved the story of Aladdin and Jasmine and I'm very excited to see the Company's interpretation in movement. This full-length production will include lavish costumes, wonderful set-design, and of course beautiful dancers.
I saw the Grand Rapids Ballet Company last year when they performed Peter Pan. Of course being a performance intended for children, the performance and theatrics were never dull. 
Romeo and Juliet by the American Ballet Theatre is also coming to the DOH. In case you're not aware, the American Ballet Theatre is one of the best ballet companies in the world. Having them at the DOH is just simply amazing! I'm not sure if any of you have seen the movie Center Stage, but there is a clip in the movie where the company is performing Romeo and Juliet with Julie Kent and Ethan Stiefel. Take a look:
[p.s.] According to IMDB.com, "When Cooper blows Jody off after the performance and walks off with another girl ( leaving Jody standing alone by the door) the "other girl" is played by Ethan Stiefel's real-life girlfriend, Gillian Murphy," who is playing Juliet at the Opera House on one of the days! Can I just say, "AMAZING!"?
So those are just a couple of things to look forward to in the next month here at the DOH!
Talk to you guys soon!
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