Ballet West Brings to Life a Brave New World of Myth and Magical Mayhem
October 2nd, 2008The Tempest Bids You, “Come Unto These Yellow Sands”
Ballet West opens 2008-09 season with the Utah premiere of Michael Smuin’s Emmy-nominated ballet of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, November 7-15 at the Capitol Theatre, 50 West 200 South in downtown Salt Lake City. With choreography by one of Utah’s favorite sons, the late, great Michael Smuin, and a commissioned score based on the music of Henry Purcell, The Tempest is a tale of magical beings and all-too-human humans entwined in a net of love, humor, conflict and reconciliation.The Tempest will be accompanied by the Utah Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Terence Kern. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. November 7, 8 and 12-15, with a matinee performance at 2:00 p.m. on November 15.In conjunction with the performances of The Tempest, Ballet West offers Warm Ups. These fun and informative discussions are free of charge to ticket holders and will begin promptly one hour prior to each presentation of The Tempest. Get the inside scoop on the evening’s program including background on the ballet, information on the choreographer and other interesting behind-the-scenes facts. At Warm Ups, members of the Ballet West artistic staff are available to answer any questions that the audience may have.Tickets range from $18 - $72 and are available through ArtTix by calling 355-ARTS (2787 or 1-888-451-2787, at www.arttix.org, or at the Capitol Theatre ticket office.





