February 6-14, 2026 The Sleeping Beauty

Once upon a time, in a distant kingdom, a beautiful princess lay asleep.

Embrace the romance, ignite your imagination, and fall in love with The Sleeping Beauty all over again. Step into a world of enchantment as Atlanta Ballet awakens the magic of one of the greatest fairy tales of all time. Prepare to be spellbound as we travel to a magical realm where the battle between good and evil unfolds and true love’s kiss ultimately prevails. The pinnacle of classical ballet, this enduring romantic tale is retold by former San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director, Helgi Tomasson. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet score, performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Performance Credits

Music by

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography by

Helgi Tomasson (after Marius Petipa)

Staging by

Betsy Erickson

Scenic Design by

Jens-Jacob Worsaaeare, and recently reconstructed by the Royal Danish Ballet

Costume Design by

Jens-Jacob Worsaaeare, and recently reconstructed by the Royal Danish Ballet

Live with

The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra

Conductor

Ari Pelto