Season Tickets at Ballet Austin

*Additional ticket discounts are based on your package discount (2-show package receives a 10% discount, 3-show package receives a 15% discount, 4-show and 5-show packages receive a 20% discount, up to 8 tickets per production).

Commissioned by The Butler New Choreography Endowment

Not all fairy tales are meant for children. Stephen Mills’ Grimm Tales reveals the cautionary truths lurking beneath the surface of 19th-century fairy tales.  Inspired by the provocative, large format gouache and pastel drawings of feminist painter Natalie Frank, this mesmerizing production immerses audiences in a world where innocence meets darkness. With an original score by Graham Reynolds, costumes by Tony Award-nominated designer Constance Hoffman, and an awe-inspiring set by George Tsypin, Grimm Tales is a hauntingly beautiful experience that will leave you spellbound.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Graham Reynolds original score funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts
ARTWORK | Natalie Frank
COSTUME DESIGN | Constance Hoffman
SET DESIGN | George Tsypin
VIDEO | Howard Werner
LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci
STORY BY | Edward Carey
COMMISSIONED BY | The Butler New Choreography Endowment

A treasured holiday tradition returns! Ballet Austin’s 63rd annual production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling spectacle filled with magic, wonder, and timeless charm. Follow Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive holiday party to the shimmering Land of Sweets, where she meets the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy and the brave Nutcracker Prince. Featuring festive sets, exquisite costumes, and live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, this beloved classic creates cherished holiday memories year after year.

Stephen Mills shares three deeply personal works in an evening of dance that explores transformation, resilience, and celebration through a retrospective lens.

bursts with energy, showcasing Mills’ signature style. Playful and vibrant, it’s a joyful exploration of movement, color, and the sheer delight of dance.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Austin Chamber Music Center
LIGHTING | Tony Tucci
COSTUMES |Alexey Korygin

Commissioned by Beverly Dale  is a remembrance of the early days of the AIDS crisis drawn from Mills’ personal experiences as a young dancer living in New York City during that time. This profoundly moving work captures the courage and humanity of friends lost.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Claude Debussy
COSTUME DESIGN | Stephen Mills
SCENIC DESIGN |Michael B. Raiford
LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci
ADDITIONAL SCENERY CONSTRUCTION | Dynamic Duo Productions

A mesmerizing high impact work filled with powerful, contemporary movement in stellar, futuristic costumes that complement the driving Philip Glass score.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Philip Glass
COSTUME DESIGN | Susan Branch Towne
LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci

World Premiere commissioned by The Butler New Choreography Endowment

In this mysteriously seductive reimagining of Marie Antoinette’s story, Stephen Mills transforms the infamous queen into a creature of the night, wielding power through allure, ambition, and an insatiable thirst. Drawing inspiration from the pages of history, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and the gothic romance of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, this full-length, world premiere production blends high drama with supernatural intrigue. With hauntingly elegant choreography and a visually opulent design, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles unveils a world where desire is deadly, betrayal is inevitable, and even the most powerful must ultimately face the blade.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Graham Reynolds
SET DESIGN | Michael Raiford
COMMISSIONED BY | The Butler New Choreography Endowment

Embark on a whimsical adventure with Ballet Austin’s delightful adaptation of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Stephen Mills’ playful choreography, combined with imaginative Cambodian shadow puppetry and fantastical creatures, breathes new life into this timeless story. Join Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina on their quest for love and truth, encountering quirky characters and magical trials along the way. With stunning visuals and Mozart’s beloved score, The Magic Flute is a heartwarming and unforgettable journey into the world of fantasy and romance fit for all ages.

CONCEPT & CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills
MUSIC | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
MUSIC ADAPTATION | Dr. Donald Grantham
SHADOW DESIGN | Larry Reed and Caryl Kientz
COSTUME DESIGN | Susan Branch-Towne
SET DESIGN | Michael Raiford
LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci

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