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Past production

Don Quixote

Bravado, heroism, romance and illusion. A Spanish gentleman obsessed with medieval chivalry imagines himself a knight errant and sets out with his servant Sancho Panza to find his mythical love, Dulcinea. IBT performed Petipa's ballet in its traditional style in May 2020.

Running time: 2 hr 30 min Three acts, one intermission
Choreography: Marius Petipa With Alexander Gorsky
Staged by: Vera Altunina

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Photography by Rex Tranter

Don Quixote, presented by International Ballet Theatre

Vibrant costumes and a fiery Spanish flavor turn an implausible story into a richly entertaining evening.

At a glance

Dates, Times and Credits

Choreography: Marius PetipaWith Alexander Gorsky
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Staged by: Vera Altunina
Running time: 2 hr 30 minThree acts, one intermission
Premiered: Bolshoi Theatre, 1869Petipa at the height of his career
Venue: Meydenbauer Theatre11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Performances

Friday, May 15, 20207:00 pmOpening night
Saturday, May 16, 20207:00 pm
Sunday, May 17, 20202:00 pm