ABOUT THE CONCERT:

A playful, high-energy dance theater re-imagining of Scheherazade's timeless tale, set against the backdrop of the American ‘70s—to the immortal operatic rock music of Queen. BFan’s top-selling project of all time, for the young and the young at heart.

Critical acclaim

"This beloved tale exploded on stage…a colorful, dynamic rock opera ballet...Ballet Fantastique rocks out in Aladdin” — The Register Guard

”Ballet for a pop audience. It is not often that ballet companies perform the story of Aladdin, and it is even more rare that they do it to a rock soundtrack…this show has something for everyone.” — Eugene Weekly

“Aladdin: The Rock Opera pairs contemporary ballet, among other styles, with Queen’s powerful anthems.” — Jamuna Chiarini, Oregon Dance Watch

“It was magical.” — M Van Dorn, audience member

“It was wonderful!!! My first ballet show (I’m 62…..boy have I missed out!!! I had no idea ballet could be like THIS)!!!” — L Anne, audience member

The trailer

Ballet Fantastique's Aladdin, set to original arrangements of Queen music by Satin Love Orchestra. Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager, choreographer-producers. Video: Jeremy Bronson, edited by Gustavo Ramirez. Featuring the artists of Ballet Fantastique

Aladdin past performances

PAST ALADDIN: the rock opera SHOWS & TOURS

Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Silva Concert Hall) - May 2025 — SOLD OUT
Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Soreng Theater) — May 2017 — SOLD OUT
— now touring for the first time —

Presenter info

PREMIERE: May 2017
MUSIC: Queen, as arranged and played by Neon Revival for Ballet Fantastique
BFAN DANCERS: 13
CREW SIZE: 5
OPTIONAL LOCAL YOUTH CAST: Jewels (up to 16 young ballet students, ages 5-7); Palace Kids (up to 14 intermediate-advanced students); Parrots (up to 16 young ballet students, ages 7-10)
DURATION: 70 mins, not including one 20-min intermission

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

LIVE MUSIC: Neon Revival - 4-part band (vocals, bass, guitars, drums) || LOCAL YOUTH PERFORMERS: Ballet Fantastique’s artistic staff collaborates with local dance studio(s) to integrate area youth in the performance (up to 46 youth performers; see above) || EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: Artist Q&A or Master Class included with most touring packages. Youthreach concert add-ons also available.

Aladdin press kit

print resolution images by Bob Williams and Eddie Bruning
high-quality video footage and custom trailer also available

Let’s talk!

For Booking Info + Presenter Packet, Contact
Hannah Bontrager
541-206-8977
hannah@balletfantastique.org

ARTISTS OF BALLET FANTASTIQUE IN ALADDIN // PHOTO: BOB WILLIAMS // MAGIC CARPET BY DEBRA PEÑA FOR BALLET FANTASTIQUE