it’s paris, 1926…and the jazz is hot.

BFan spins Jane Austen’s classic, witty love comedy—with a Roaring 20’s Parisian jazz twist. No reading required: Parson Collins (Adam Goldthwaite) is your hilarious singing, dancing narrator. Featuring music by Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate.

Join us for this digital release—and luxe curated add-ons for a unique Valentine’s Day weekend experience!

Watch anytime Feb. 13–15, or join the Valentine’s Day Watch Party.
CHOOSE + RESERVE YOUR EXPERIENCE BELOW!

 
CAROLIN KOEPPLIN IS LYDIA BENNETTE, (STEPHANIE URSO)

CAROLIN KOEPPLIN IS LYDIA BENNETTE, (STEPHANIE URSO)

 

choose your experience:

WATCH THE show.

HOW TO WATCH:

  1. Tap the red button below. Access is “pay as you feel”—THANK YOU for your tax-deductible donation to support Ballet Fantastique’s Education + Innovation work this season!

  2. OR: BOOK YOUR FULL EXPERIENCE WITH LUXE BOX or BAR PURLIEU DINNER—(details below)

  3. Check your email. After submitting your Reservation Form, you’ll receive an email from us @balletfantastique.org with a link + password to watch (this is also your tax receipt!). If you don’t get an email from us, please check your Promotions & Spam folders. Email isabelle@balletfantastique.org for help.

  4. Watch with us! Your show access runs ANYTIME from Feb. 13, 2021 @ 2 pm PST–Mon. Feb. 15 @ 11:59 pm. OR — Join the Watch Party with us: Sun. Feb. 14 at 7 pm PST.

  5. Connect. Tag photos of your watch experience with #bfanwatchparty, and connect with BFans across the world!

tap here to reserve your show experience

OR: SUPPORT BFAN
WITH YOUR FULL VALENTINE’S EXPERIENCE

GET SHOW + prix fixe dinner from bar purlieu

{ eugene-springfield orders only }

YOUR EVENING INCLUDES DINNER, WINE & THE PERFORMANCE:

  • 5-course custom dinner for two + dessert from Bar Purlieu (think French)

  • Bottle of 2017 Silvan Ridge Pinot Noir

  • Meet the artists when you pick up your order curbside on Valentine’s Day at Bar Purlieu, 1530 Willamette St, Downtown Eugene (choose your pickup slot on the above order form—PLEASE NOTE: 5:30-5:45, 5:45-6, 6-6:15, 6:15-6:30, and 6:30-6:45 pm dinner packages are SOLD OUT)

  • Password access to watch the Show (join the Valentine’s Day Watch Party at 7 pm PST or watch ANYTIME through Feb. 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm)

CUSTOM MENU. LIMIT: 40 DINNER ORDERS.
RESERVE NOW, BEFORE WE SELL OUT!

BAR PURLIEU PAIRING MENU

FEB. 14, 2021
CURBSIDE PICKUP BY RESERVATION ABOVE: 5:30-7:30 PM

Gougères
smoked trout pâté, crisp veggies

Sorrel & Citrus Salade
Fromage blanc, mint, sherry gastrique, espellette, lava salt

Black Truffle Risotto
White Chocolate, Primroses

Rack of Lamb —OR— Whole Roasted Game Hen
Confit Fingerlings, Asian Greens, Tarragon Mustard Jus

Vanilla Pot de Crème
Lavender Shortbread

GET SHOW + EXPERIENCE BOX

{ full valeNtine’s experience, ships anywhere }

Ballet, meets wine club, meets staycation, meets Postmates! Curated exclusively in collaboration with PNW artists and vendors, Experience Boxes are themed to pair with new and previously unreleased digital BFan movies. Bring the performance into your home, support BFan, and elevate your experience with a BFan February in Paris Experience Box.

Local residents: Experience Boxes will be delivered directly to your door by BFan artists in costume (delivery included)! Curbside pickup at BFan also available.
Continuous US orders: Experience Boxes can be mailed to you! Shipping is included.

Your Experience Box is beautifully packaged and hand-wrapped by the artists of Ballet Fantastique. You’ll love it! Thank you SO MUCH for your support!

FEBRUARY IN PARIS EXPERIENCE BOX INCLUDES:

  • Pride & Prejudice: A Parisian Jazz Ballet Souvenir DVD 2020 (Ballet Fantastique)

  • Beautiful Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice from J. Michael’s Books (Eugene) — custom-autographed for your Valentine by the “characters” // dancers of BFan <3

  • Parisian Nights CD — Ballet Fantastique performance soundtrack (Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate)

  • Autographed Ballet Fantastique Pride & Prejudice: A Parisian Jazz Ballet poster designed by local artist Katey Finley

  • Euphoria Chocolate hot cocoa mix and two fabulous Jane Austen keepsake mugs (Euphoria Chocolate & Luxe Gifts, Eugene)

  • Quinn Organic Popcorn: Gluten-free, GMO-free, organic corn kernels grown in the USA w/ toppings kit

Non-Eugene-Springfield orders in the contiguous US will be shipped directly to you. Shipping is included in Experience Box cost.

Please note that we cannot guarantee Box arrival by VALENTINE’S DAY for orders being mailed. thank you FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

artists of bfan (stephanie urso): leanne mizzoni is kitty // ashley bontrager is lizzy, carolin koepplin is lydia // hannah bontrager is jane

artists of bfan (stephanie urso): leanne mizzoni is kitty // ashley bontrager is lizzy, carolin koepplin is lydia // hannah bontrager is jane

ABOUT the show (NEVER BEFORE BEEN RELEASED)

BFan’s playful, effervescent original ballet twist, where Jane Austen meets Roaring ‘20s Paris. Ballet Fantastique’s delicious Rom-Com venture into Jane Austen’s classic romance from choreographer-producers Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager. In this effervescent twist on the beloved story, Ballet Fantastique brings Austen’s whirlwind of spirited women, determined bachelors, dissembling cads, and society life to the smoky back alleys of Montmartre in the jazz age. With Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate playing iconic French jazz and new works.

FEATURING GERRY REMPEL JAZZ SYNDICATE:

  • Composer, Arranger, Guitars: Gerry Rempel

  • Arrangements, Trumpet, Accordion: John Polese

  • Vocals: Susanna Meyer

  • Vocals: Amy LeSage

  • Piano: Gus Russell

  • Drums: Bruce Cole

  • Bass: Byron Case

  • Alto Sax: Scott Mitchell

  • Congas: Lorin Haley

GERRY REMPEL JAZZ SYNDICATE // photo: stephanie urso

GERRY REMPEL JAZZ SYNDICATE // photo: stephanie urso

run time: 75 mins // Original world premiere: 2013 // Filmed live at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR, USA.