Search LAB

Giselle 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / APRIL 30–MAY 3, 2026 Giselle Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam Imagine a story that combines romance, heartbreak, and the supernatural all in one breathtaking performance—Giselle is that ballet. First performed in Paris in 1841, it follows a young woman who falls in love with a man hiding a dangerous secret. When she learns the truth, tragedy strikes, but the story doesn’t end there—her spirit rises into a mysterious world of ghostly maidens who punish men for their betrayals. What makes Giselle unforgettable is how love transcends even death. Instead of seeking revenge, Giselle chooses forgiveness, protecting the man who deceived her from the wrath of the vengeful spirits. With its hauntingly beautiful music, intense drama, and moments that feel almost cinematic, Giselle is a ballet that pulls you into a world of passion, danger, and ultimate redemption—an experience you’ll carry with you long after the curtain falls. We are delighted to present Giselle at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre. Choreography Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot originated the choreography for the 1841 premiere, with revisions by Marius Petipa, forming the basis for most modern stagings. Score Giselle (1841): Adolphe Adam SUBSCRIBE On Sale Now! Perfomance Schedule The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre Thursday, April 30 | 7:30 pm Friday, May 1 | 7:30 pm Saturday, May 2 | 7:30 pm Sunday, May 3 | 2:00 pm Saturday, May 2 | 2:00 pm LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET History Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more. LAB HISTORY

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. Gala 2026 April 11, 2026 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future. Gala 2026 Saturday, April 11, 2026 Beverly Wilshire Hotel 5:30 pm – Cocktails 6:30 pm – Dinner & Program RESERVE NOW As Los Angeles Ballet marks its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala promises to be a landmark evening celebrating two decades of artistic excellence, innovation, and cultural impact. This unforgettable night will honor the company’s remarkable journey — from its founding vision to its position today as one of America’s premier ballet companies. Through captivating performances, rare archival moments, and compelling storytelling, the evening will pay tribute to the artists, supporters, and milestones that have shaped Los Angeles Ballet’s first twenty years, while casting an inspiring vision for the future. Distinguished patrons, cultural leaders, artists, and friends of LAB will gather for a celebration of artistry, legacy, and possibility. This year, Los Angeles Ballet proudly honors three extraordinary women whose contributions have profoundly shaped the performing arts. Receiving the Global Impact Award is Anita Mann — Emmy Award–winning choreographer, dancer, actress, philanthropist, and Founder and Creator of the Dance Hall of Fame, where she serves as President of the Board. Her visionary leadership and enduring influence have left an indelible mark on generations of artists. Receiving the Director’s Award are acclaimed collaborators Lesli Linka Glatter and Elisabeth Moss , whose upcoming project Imperfect Women features Los Angeles Ballet dancers. Lesli Linka Glatter is an award-winning film and television director celebrated for her work on Mad Men and Homeland , while Elisabeth Moss is an internationally acclaimed actor, director, and producer known for her iconic performances in Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale . In addition to the awards presentation, guests will experience three exceptional dance selections from recent and upcoming productions, offering a intimate glimpse into the company’s dynamic artistic repertoire. Proceeds from this premier fundraising event support Los Angeles Ballet’s performances, education initiatives, and community engagement programs — expanding access to the transformative power of ballet throughout Los Angeles County and ensuring artistic excellence for generations to come. Seating Packages & Benefits DIRECTOR — $100,000 (Three VIP tables for ten) Director–level recognition on step & repeat, from the stage, and in all print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating & backstage tour for eight at Giselle MAESTRO — $50,000 (Two VIP tables of ten) Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for six at Giselle ARABESQUE— $25,000 (One VIP table of ten) Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials Ruby Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for four at Giselle GRAND JETÉ — $15,000 (One table of ten) Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials Sapphire Gala Tribute Seating for two at Giselle GRANDE PIROUETTE — $6,000 (Seating for four) Grande Pirouette–level recognition in select print & web materials Emerald Gala Tribute PAS DE DEUX — $3,000 (Seating for two) Pas De Deux–level recognition in select print & web materials Topaz Gala Tribute PREMIER INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $2,500 (Premier seating for one) INDIVIDUAL TICKET — $1,000 (Seating for one) PURCHASE SEATING If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please consider supporting Los Angeles Ballet’s mission with a Gala tribute or donation. Digital Gala Tributes Digital Tributes will be displayed on multiple screens throughout the evening during the Gala reception and program, becoming part of this landmark celebration. A Digital Tribute is a lasting way to be part of LAB’s 20-year story — recognizing the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future of ballet in Los Angeles. Diamond – $25,000 (Includes 2-page spread) Ruby – $15,000 Sapphire – $10,000 Emerald – $5,000 Topaz – $2,500 Pearl – $1,200 LAB will contact you to collect tribute content following purchase. Tribute Deadline: March 30, 2026 PURCHASE A DIGITAL TRIBUTE DONATE TO GALA LAB Thanks Our 2026 Gala Sponsors Directors: Koni and Geoff Rich Maestro: Governor Gray and Sharon Davis (Ret) Merkin Family Foundation Erica and Sung Min Arabesque: Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire Monica Garcia Duggal Ghada Irani Shireen Lee Karen & Walter Loewenstern Grand Jete: Anne Brilliant Roberta Dahl Michael and Hannah An Dreyer Lisa Winship Hankin and Rockell Nathan Hankin Jenny Danzi Elias ETRO Jack and Goldie Nomberg Foundation | Sandra and Lewis Kanengiser Matilda and Stephen Sung UCLA Health - Johnese Spisso Questions? Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org Gala Co-Chairs Sharon Davis Koni Rich Erica Min Gala Committee Jennifer Bellah Maguire Elisa Shyu Bolduc Laura Breckenridge Bethany Coffee Linda David Sharon Davis Hilary Fey Ghada Irani Sue Jandial Joanne Jones Dina Leeds Debbie Lustig Lori Milken Bari Milken-Bernstein Erica Min Koni Rich Claudette Rickett Corrine Sands Matilda Sung

In 2025/2026, Los Angeles Ballet proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season — two decades of artistry, innovation, and community. As we mark this milestone, we embrace what has always made Los Angeles extraordinary: the place to dream big. LAB embodies LA’s imaginative spirit — daring, unique, and forward-looking. Ballet is a transcendent art form that thrives within a broader creative network, and we believe it should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible UPCOMING EVENTS 2025/2026 Season UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS SUBSCRIBE Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak Giselle April 30–May 3, 2026 Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam LEARN MORE Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak LEARN MORE Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak The Nutcracker December 12-28, 2025 Christensen/Neary | Tchaikovsky LEARN MORE Rubies Frank Bridge Variations World Premiere Melissa Barak Rubies Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence LEARN MORE Nutcracker Tea November 22 & 23, 2025 LEARN MORE Nutcracker Tea! November 22 & 23, 2025 LEARN MORE 2025/2026 SEASON The Nutcracker December 12-28, 2025 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet : Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations, World Premiere by Melissa Barak January 29–31, 2026 Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence Giselle April 30–May 3, 2026 Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE PARTICIPATE Become a Member Today! LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive content. BECOME A MEMBER LOS ANGELES BALLET History Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more. LAB HISTORY

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. 2025/2026 Season / Gala 2026-preview / Purchase Gala Seating / Purchase Gala Seating DIRECTOR — $100,000 (Three VIP tables of ten) Director–level recognition on step & repeat, from the stage, and in all print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating & backstage tour for eight at Giselle MAESTRO — $50,000 (Two VIP tables of ten) Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for six at Giselle ARABESQUE— $25,000 (One VIP table of ten) Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials Ruby Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for four at Giselle GRAND JETÉ — $15,000 (One table of ten) Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials Sapphire Gala Tribute Seating for two at Giselle GRANDE PIROUETTE — $6,000 (Seating for four) Grande Pirouette–level recognition in select print & web materials Emerald Gala Tribute PAS DE DEUX — $3,000 (Seating for two) Pas De Deux–level recognition in select print & web materials Topaz Gala Tribute PREMIER INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $2,500 (Premier seating for one) INDIVIDUAL TICKET — $1,000 (Seating for one) Gala Seating & Benefits Purchase Gala Seating

LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser in support of our Outreach and Education Programs is an afternoon tea party experience for guests of all ages, culminating in a special presentation of scenes from The Nutcracker. 2025/2026 Season / Gala 2026-preview / Purchase a Gala Digital Tribute / Gala Seating & Benefits Purchase a Gala Digital Tribute Diamond – $25,000 (Includes 2-page spread) Ruby – $15,000 Sapphire – $10,000 Emerald – $5,000 Topaz – $2,500 Pearl – $1,200 Purchase Gala Seating

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. Gala 2026 Seating & Benefits Director $ 100,000 100,000$ Valid for one year PURCHASE Three VIP tables for ten Recognition on step & repeat, from the stage, and all print Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle Maestro $ 50,000 50,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE Two VIP tables for ten Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle Arabesque $ 25,000 25,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE One VIP table for ten Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials Ruby Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle Grand Jeté $ 15,000 15,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE One table for ten Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials Sapphire Gala Tribute Admission to LAB’s Giselle at The Music Center Grande Pirouette $ 6,000 6,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE Seating for four Grande Pirouette–level recognition in select print & web Emerald Gala Tribute Pas de Deux $ 3,000 3,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE Seating for two Pas De Deux–level recognition in select print & web Topaz Gala Tribute Premier Individual Ticket $ 2,500 2,500$ Valid for one month PURCHASE Premier seating for one - guaranteed floor seating Individual Ticket $ 1,000 1,000$ Valid for one month PURCHASE Seating for one Amount $1,000 Individual Ticket Individual Ticket $1,000 $1,500 Premier Individual Ticket Premier Individual Ticket $1,500 $3,000 Pas de Deux Pas de Deux $3,000 $6,000 Grande Pirouette Grande Pirouette $6,000 $15,000 Grand Jeté Grand Jeté $15,000 $25,000 Arabesque Arabesque $25,000 $50,000 Maestro Maestro $50,000 $100,000 Director Director $100,000 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $1,029 I'd like to add $29 to cover transaction fees.

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. Gala Digital Tributes Diamond $ 25,000 25,000$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Includes a two page spread Ruby $ 15,000 15,000$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Sapphire $ 10,000 10,000$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Emerald $ 5,000 5,000$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Topaz $ 2,500 2,500$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Pearl $ 1,200 1,200$ Gala 2026 Digital Tribute Valid for 6 months PURCHASE Amount $1,200 Pearl Pearl $1,200 $2,500 Topaz Topaz $2,500 $5,000 Emerald Emerald $5,000 $10,000 Sapphire Sapphire $10,000 $15,000 Ruby Ruby $15,000 $25,000 Diamond (Includes 2-page spread) Diamond (Includes 2-page spread) $25,000 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $1,200 I'd like to add $34.8 to cover transaction fees.

Thank you, Donor Name We are so grateful for your generous donation of $0. Your donation number is #1000. You’ll receive a confirmation email soon.

Make a difference This is your campaign description. It's a great place to tell visitors what this campaign is about, connect with your donors and draw attention to your cause. Amount $1,000 Individual Ticket Individual Ticket $1,000 $1,500 Premier Individual Ticket Premier Individual Ticket $1,500 $3,000 Pas de Deux Pas de Deux $3,000 $6,000 Grande Pirouette Grande Pirouette $6,000 $15,000 Grand Jeté Grand Jeté $15,000 $25,000 Arabesque Arabesque $25,000 $50,000 Maestro Maestro $50,000 $100,000 Director Director $100,000 Donate $1,000 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. 2025/2026 Season / Gala 2026-preview / Donate to the Gala / Donate to the Gala

Los Angeles Ballet video gallery presents behind-the-scenes rehearsal and promotional videos spanning sixteen years of performances. Home / Video Gallery Video Gallery The Nutcracker 2019 Choreography by Christensen/Neary, Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

You don't have permissions to access this page. Back to site Switch Account