The 2023–2024 BFan Season
Discover Ballet Fantastique.
Immerse yourself in luxe theatrical spectacles, brimming with bold personality.
Emmy®-nominated Ballet Fantastique is classic stories, reimagined. The talents of a global ensemble featuring actors, dancers, and acrobats blend with a live musical repertoire spanning from Duke Ellington's Nutcracker, to Mozart, to Queen (yes, that Queen)—and beyond.
It’s ballet like never before—in exclusive theatrical experiences you can’t find anywhere else.
But don’t wait—BFan sells out.
Secure your tickets now for our thrilling 23-24 season—on sale now.
season TITLE sponsor
ADDITIONAL SEASON SUPPORT
23–24 Hult Center Shows
FALL
thursday–sunday, October 19-22, 2023
soreng theater, hult center— eugene, or
Nevermore: Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
live music, custom score: youtube composer sensations peter gundry, lucas king + other dark classics
OCTOBER: The haunting stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life on stage. Join us for an exclusive dance theater experience inspired by the tantalizing dark romances and poetry of a Victorian genius.
thanksgiving weekend — your family’s new holiday tradition!
saturday–sunday, November 25-26, 2023
silva concert hall, hult center—eugene, or
Babes in Toyland: A Holiday Story
music: Duke Ellington’s jazz Nutcracker
Retroglam choreography, bright whimsy—your family’s new holiday tradition.
We spin Victor Herbert’s 1903 madcap fairytale mashup with hot jazz, and bring a lost Christmas classic to life with splashy dance theater.
thursday–sunday, february 29-march 3, 2024
soreng theater, hult center — Eugene, or
Cinderella: The Rock Opera
live music: Shelley james & the agents of unity
Don't miss this unique and exhilarating immersive performance experience, bringing together the elegance of ballet, the energy of rock 'n' roll, and the timeless tale of Cinderella.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
thursday–sunday, May 9-12, 2024
soreng theater, hult center — eugene, or
Alice in Wonderland: Remix
SET TO A CUSTOM ORIGINAL SCORE BY: high step society
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND: Escape down the rabbit hole in a bright, newfangled tour of Wonderland.
More season events
OPEN BARRE: OPEN REHEARSAL // art tasting series
Friday, October 6, Featuring Nevermore
Friday, February 9, Featuring Cinderella
Friday, April 19, Featuring Alice
Open Barre
CITY CENTER FOR DANCE—eugene, or
The grace of ballet meets the fun of happy hour.
Rehearsal preview of the new art in progress with BFan’s artists, 15-min lecture from BFan Fullbright Specialist in Residence Dr. Barbara Mossberg on the socio-political-cultural context of the story, tasting from a local wine/beer/cider maker (n/a options too)
free for subscribers OR $20 at the door.
Please RSVP to events[at]balletfantastique.org at least 24 hours prior to ensure seating.
Saturday–SUNDAY, october 7–8, 2023
haunting begins at 5:30 pm
shelton mcmurphey johnson house
THE FIRST-EVER
Nevermore—Haunted House
FEATURING THE ARTISTS OF BALLET FANTASTIQUE
Haunting poetry, mysterious characters in dark corners as you are guided through a candle-lit Victorian mansion. Get spooky with us.
Pre-Sale Tickets: $20
Door Tickets: $25, if any remain
FriDAY, December 1, 2023
doors open at 5:30 in the evening
cocktail hour begins at 6 o’clock
Downtown Athletic Club
Alpha IT Presents BFAN’S 8th ANNUAL
Winter Wonderland Gala
live performances: ballet fantastique
Join the patrons of Ballet Fantastique for a glittering winter supperball, mesmerizing performances by the international artists of Ballet Fantastique, and an exhilarating live auction. Join us, don your finest attire, and embrace the intrigue of a Black Tie Masquerade as we gather for an evening of elegance in support of Ballet Fantastique’s immersive, innovative arts and education work in our city.
LOCAL: EUGENE ART HOUSE MOVIE THEATER: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023
INTERNATIONAL: STREAM ON DEMAND ALL DECEMBER + JANUARY
BALLET FANTASTIQUE’S EMMY®-NOMINATED
American Christmas Carol: A Ballet Movie
If you had one night to learn the lessons of the past, present, and future — would you take it? Ballet Fantastique Choreographer-Producers Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager reimagine the classic Christmas Carol story in iconic post-WWII America — set to a swinging 40’s jazz score from international award-winning vocalist Halie Loren. Watch as Scrooge is visited by the “Ghost of Smokey Joe” and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Let us bring the holiday spirit to you! Filmed at iconic locations across Oregon.
All Season
POP-UP PERFORMANCES
Ballet Fantastique + the Academy of Ballet Fantastique perform throughout our city + on tour
Watch for Pop Up Performances at:
Kesey Square
Eugene Sunday Streets
Artistic Encounters
Adventure! Children’s Museum
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Saturday Market
Light Up Downtown
MARKET ALLEY
First Friday Art Walk
National Dance Week events
…and more! Contact info[at]balletfantastique.org to connect about BFan performing for your group or event.