The Northwest Florida Ballet presents “From Russia With Love”: A Celebration of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

The Northwest Florida Ballet presents “From Russia With Love”: A Celebration of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) presents From Russia With Love: A Celebration of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo on Sat., April 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., April 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. The production pays tribute to the iconic Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo company and features live musical accompaniment by the Northwest Florida Ballet Symphony Orchestra, led by David Ott.

The program, packed with stunning sets and costumes, features revivals of three ballets frequently performed by the Ballet Russe, including: The Firebird choreographed by Butler University’s Derek Reid with music by Igor Stravinsky; Scheherazade choreographed by Lightwire Theater’s Ian Carney with music by Rimsky-Korsakov and the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet choreographed by NFB Artistic Director Todd Eric Allen with music by Sergei Prokofiev.

“It’s thrilling for me to see NFB bring these historic ballets back to life with new, fresh choreography. The live music adds an element of excitement and reminds me of my time dancing with Ballet Russe,” Lister said.

Box office priced tickets for From Russia With Love are $38 for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. The sponsors for this season’s production of From Russia With Love are Emerald Coast Magazine, Courtyard Marriott in Grand Boulevard, a Howard Group Development and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. In addition to its two public performances, NFB’s Education and Outreach services will perform for area school children and special needs groups on March 31 at 10 a.m.

Please visit the NFB website and Facebook page to purchase tickets or for additional information on the production.