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Cinderella On Ice

One of the world’s favorite fairytales!
The magic of Cinderella and it’s all… On Ice !

Dallas Summer Musicals Broadway Contemporary Series brings a very special holiday treat to The Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, for 10 performances only December 21-26.

The internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg State Ballet On Ice brings all the magic and excitement of a glittering winter Russian palace to North America.  Choreographed by Konstantin Rassadin of the famed Kirov Ballet, this troupe of world-renowned skaters continue to delight audiences of all ages and garner rave reviews with magnificent costumes, lavish sets and sheer visual brilliance.

With its debut in 1967, Constantine Boyarski established ice ballet in Russia.  By combining classical dance with the sport of figure skating, a new genre was born.  Based on the Nutcracker, Boyarski produced the first ice ballet performance, to the music of Tchaikovsky, bearing the name of the Crystal Palace.  Crystal Palace was an immediate success with Russian audiences. 

Since that first performance, the St. Petersburg State Ballet On Ice has been seen in over 5,000 performances by audiences worldwide.   The company of 100 medal-winning skaters graces the ice in tours of such classics as Beauty and the Beast, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, and of course, the beloved and magical Cinderella.

Cinderella On Ice is a rich and unique version of the world famous Prokofiev Ballet.  In this magical production celebrating the romance and beauty of one of the world’s favorite fairytales, gnomes, fairies and beautiful ladies in luxurious ball gowns glide across the ice in a display of grace, agility and emotion.

Cinderella On Ice is choreographed by Konstantin Rassadin of the Kirov Ballet, who upon graduation from the Academy of Russian Ballet was invited to join the renowned ballet troupe of the Maryinsky Theatre of Opera and Ballet of St. Petersburg (formally the Kirov Theatre).  For 23 years, he occupied the position of ballet “star”, having brilliantly premiered more than two dozen leading roles, performing with ballerinas such as Natalia Dudinskaya, Alla Shelest, Alla Osipenko, Natalia Markarova, and danseurs Konstantin Sergeev, Rudolf Nuriyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov.  He worked with the great ballet masters Yuri Grigorovich and Leonid Yakobson, and studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. 

After receiving his first award for choreography, Mr. Rassadin began producing classical ballets and programs for theatre throughout the USSR and in 1980 joined the St. Petersburg Ice Ballet in the capacity of its Principal Choreographer.

“A thrilling combination of grace and power!” hails The Washington Post.   This is Cinderella as you’ve never seen it before.

Cinderella On Ice will be at The Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm Street in Dallas, from Dec. 21-26, 2004, for eight performances. 

Performance schedule:

Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 25 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 26 at 2 and 8 p.m.

Tickets, priced from $13-$45, are available at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, or any Ticketmaster outlet including The Majestic Theatre Box Office.  Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 214-631-ARTS.  For groups of 20 or more, call 214-426-GROUP.

The 2004-2005 Dallas Summer Musicals Broadway Contemporary Series continues with the following shows:

OKLAHOMA! –-- January 4–9, 2005—It is, quite simply, the show that changed the American musical forever --Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark musical OKLAHOMA!  On the heels of the wildly acclaimed London and Broadway revivals, this sparkling new touring production of OKLAHOMA! is adapted from the Cameron Mackintosh presentation of the Royal National Theatre production that won the hearts of a new generation of theatergoers.  “Oh What a Beautiful Musical!” - NY Post. 

THE TEN TENORS--- January 25-30, 2005.  From the moment THE TEN TENORS burst upon the concert scene in Germany in 2001, their international career was launched.  Since then, THE TEN TENORS have enjoyed a relentless touring schedule with sold-out performances in Europe, Asia and their native Australia, appearing alongside such artists as Rod Stewart, Andrea Boccelli, Alanis Morissette, Willie Nelson and many others.  They have been seen by over 77 million people, on three continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie, and vocal prowess in opera, pop, rock, and more. From arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and comedy.

COOKIN'--- March 1-6, 2005. What do you get when you cross Jackie Chan with Benihana?  Four crazy chefs in a high-energy percussion show, drumming, fighting and juggling their way to a glorious wedding banquet.  It’s more fun than should legally be allowed!  This international stage sensation is hailed by The New York Times as, “a savory stew of skillful, high-energy, good fun.”   Delightfully irreverent and undeniably spellbinding, COOKIN’ slices, dices, chops and beats a zesty blend of martial arts, drumming and dance with the tangy zip of your favorite B-movies.  COOKIN’ will whet your appetite, tantalize your taste buds and leave you hungry for more.

Single tickets for all Broadway Contemporary Series shows are on sale now at The Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet, ranging in price from $13-$70.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 214-631-ARTS. For groups of 20 or more, call 214-426-GROUP.

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