
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
marie antoinette: vampire queen of versailles
THE FUN BEGINS BEFORE THE SHOW

Meet Us at the Welcome Center
Start your night right! Swing by the Welcome Center for a warm hello, insider tips, and a handy map to all the pre-show happenings. Located on the Orchestra level (east side terrace) and inside the Rollins Lobby. Come early—we’ll point you to the fun!

Snap Pics at the Selfie Stations
Lights, camera, curtain! Snap a pic at our themed selfie spots and tag @balletaustin for a chance to be featured. They’re scattered throughout the venue and out on the terrace—find them all and strike a pose!

Cocktails, Mocktails, & More!
Sip, savor, and soak it all in! Treat yourself to handcrafted specialty cocktails inspired by the performance, paired with “small bites” that are perfect for sharing. Then take your drink out to the terrace, where the stunning downtown skyline sparkles before you and the crisp breeze sets the perfect mood for an unforgettable experience.

Take a Peek Behind the Ballet

Behind the Ballet! Sponsor
Step into the magic before the curtain rises. This interactive pop-up space lets you explore pointe shoes, costumes, music, and more! It’s never the same twice, so even return visitors will find something new. Open 90 minutes before showtime and during intermission.

Learn More at Footlights

Footlights Sponsor
Want the inside scoop before the curtain rises? Join our knowledgeable staff for an engaging look at the story, themes, and creative process behind the performance. Starts 1 hour before showtime at theater entrances 23 & 24. It’s just 25 minutes—and a great way to deepen the experience.

Stay for Our Encore
Stick around after the final bow for an open convo with Artistic Director Stephen Mills and special guests. Ask questions or just soak up the insights—it’s casual and up-close. Happening immediately after every performance.

Shop The Gift Barre
Looking for a gift with bite? Indulge in something deliciously dramatic at the Guild Gift Barre. From chic souvenirs to exclusive keepsakes inspired by Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself—or someone else. Bonus: Every purchase supports Ballet Austin’s scholarship programs.

Join us for an Opening Night unlike any other.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Opening Night Celebration: 6:00 P.M.
Performance: 7:30 P.M.

Be among the first to experience Marie Antoinette: The Vampire Queen of Versailles, a daring world premiere from Artistic Director Stephen Mills. Equal parts gothic fantasy and historical reimagining, this bold new work resurrects the doomed French queen as a powerful, undead anti-heroine caught between spectacle and survival.
OPENING NIGHT guests are invited to enjoy an evening filled with artistry and connection, surrounded by fellow lovers of daring dance and dark decadence. Sip a cocktail, soak in the ambiance, and revel in a performance where powdered wigs meet bloodlust, and nothing is quite what it seems. Special offerings and theatrical flourishes will make this night truly unforgettable.
Featuring an original score by Graham Reynolds and a stunning design team behind POE, Marie Antoinette is a feast for the senses—and OPENING NIGHT is your royal invitation to the very first bite.
Casting coming soon.
Casting is subject to change.
- The Fun Begins Before the Show
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THE FUN BEGINS BEFORE THE SHOW

Meet Us at the Welcome Center
Pre-show & Intermissions • Orchestra Level & Lower Lobby • FREEStart your night right! Swing by the Welcome Center for a warm hello, insider tips, and a handy map to all the pre-show happenings. Located on the Orchestra level (east side terrace) and inside the Rollins Lobby. Come early—we’ll point you to the fun!

Snap Pics at the Selfie Stations
Pre-show & Intermissions • Throughout the Long Center • FREELights, camera, curtain! Snap a pic at our themed selfie spots and tag @balletaustin for a chance to be featured. They’re scattered throughout the venue and out on the terrace—find them all and strike a pose!

Cocktails, Mocktails, & More!
Pre-show & Intermissions • Throughout the Long CenterSip, savor, and soak it all in! Treat yourself to handcrafted specialty cocktails inspired by the performance, paired with “small bites” that are perfect for sharing. Then take your drink out to the terrace, where the stunning downtown skyline sparkles before you and the crisp breeze sets the perfect mood for an unforgettable experience.

Take a Peek Behind the Ballet

Behind the Ballet! Sponsor
Pre-show & Intermissions • 2nd Floor Mezzanine (Kodosky Lounge) • FREEStep into the magic before the curtain rises. This interactive pop-up space lets you explore pointe shoes, costumes, music, and more! It’s never the same twice, so even return visitors will find something new. Open 90 minutes before showtime and during intermission.

Learn More at Footlights

Footlights Sponsor
Pre-show • 2nd Floor Mezzanine (Dell Hall) • FREEWant the inside scoop before the curtain rises? Join our knowledgeable staff for an engaging look at the story, themes, and creative process behind the performance. Starts 1 hour before showtime at theater entrances 23 & 24. It’s just 25 minutes—and a great way to deepen the experience.

Stay for Our Encore
Post-show • Orchestra Level • FREEStick around after the final bow for an open convo with Artistic Director Stephen Mills and special guests. Ask questions or just soak up the insights—it’s casual and up-close. Happening immediately after every performance.

Shop The Gift Barre
Orchestra & Mezzanine Levels • Pre-show, Intermission & Post-showLooking for a gift with bite? Indulge in something deliciously dramatic at the Guild Gift Barre. From chic souvenirs to exclusive keepsakes inspired by Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself—or someone else. Bonus: Every purchase supports Ballet Austin’s scholarship programs.
- Opening Night
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Join us for an Opening Night unlike any other.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Opening Night Celebration: 6:00 P.M.
Performance: 7:30 P.M.
Be among the first to experience Marie Antoinette: The Vampire Queen of Versailles, a daring world premiere from Artistic Director Stephen Mills. Equal parts gothic fantasy and historical reimagining, this bold new work resurrects the doomed French queen as a powerful, undead anti-heroine caught between spectacle and survival.
OPENING NIGHT guests are invited to enjoy an evening filled with artistry and connection, surrounded by fellow lovers of daring dance and dark decadence. Sip a cocktail, soak in the ambiance, and revel in a performance where powdered wigs meet bloodlust, and nothing is quite what it seems. Special offerings and theatrical flourishes will make this night truly unforgettable.
Featuring an original score by Graham Reynolds and a stunning design team behind POE, Marie Antoinette is a feast for the senses—and OPENING NIGHT is your royal invitation to the very first bite.
- Production Credits
- Cast List
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Casting coming soon.
Casting is subject to change.
GETTING TO THE LONG CENTER - ARRIVE EARLY

Parking
Arrive early and have time to relax, enjoy the pre-show activities, and see the best view of downtown Austin on the H-E-B Terrace!
The Long Center and our Box Office open 90-minutes before showtime.
PALMER EVENTS CENTER GARAGE is the Long Center’s primary parking structure, located east of the Long Center.
- NORTH entrance off of Riverside Drive
- SOUTH entrance off of Barton Springs Road
- $10 per vehicle
RIVERSOUTH GARAGE PARKING is located at 425 W Riverside Dr. located across the street of the Long Center.
- Entrance is located on W Riverside Drive between Barton Springs Road and S 1st Street.
- Allow ~5 minutes to walk from RiverSouth Garage to the Long Center
- $10 per vehicle + tax
- RiverSouth Garage Parking is a private parking facility managed and operated by Park Chirp
- You can reserve parking for RiverSouth Garage using Peak Parking and ParkChirp
801 PARKING GARAGE is located at 801 Barton Springs Road, south of the Long Center
- Entrance off of Barton Springs Road
- Allow ~10 minutes to walk from the 801 Parking Garage to the Long Center
- $10 per vehicle + tax
- 801 Parking Garage is a private parking facility
- Guests can pre-pay for parking through Peak Parking
ONE TEXAS CENTER GARAGE PARKING is located at 505 Barton Springs Road.
- Enter the Garage directly from Haywood Avenue
- Allow ~10 minutes to walk from One Texas Center to the Long Center
- One Texas Center Garage is a public parking facility managed and operated by the City of Austin
- Prices vary
Please note parking rates are subject to change based on special events
Paid valet parking is available with drop-off and pick-up locations next to the Long Center’s box office and main entrances. Please note parking rates are subject to change based on special events.
- Drop off by driving east on Riverside Drive, and enter the first drive on your right as your approach the Long Center.
- $20 per vehicle, cash only, for valet to place car in garage*.
- $40 per vehicle, cash only for parking on circle drive*.
*subject to availability
The Palmer Events Center garage has 24 accessible/handicapped parking spaces located closest to the elevators on each level.
- Patrons may also enter the valet line through the first entrance to the Long Center off of Riverside Drive and pull up to the curb to drop off guests with mobility challenges at the main entrance.
- Elevator access is available through the Ground Level lobby door next to the box office.
- Staff will be available to direct you should you need assistance.
REMEMBER YOUR TICKETS

Access Your Digital Tickets On Your Mobile Device
Using your mobile device, click the ACCESS MY DIGITAL TICKET WALLET button above and log in using the same email address you used to make your purchase. You can then choose to have an access code be sent to your email, OR you can enter the password used at purchase.
CLICK HERE for an easy instructional guide on accessing your digital wallet.
- Your QR codes will activate 48 hours prior to your performance start time and will refresh every 30 seconds.
- Please DO NOT BRING SCREENSHOTS OR PRINTOUTS, as these will not be accepted at the door.
- You will also be able to share your tickets starting 48 hours prior to your performance by clicking the share button in your wallet.
QUICK TIP: Select the “Stay Logged In” button to stay logged in for 30 days.
For information on how to share your tickets and other common questions, visit our Digital FAQ’s page.
If you are picking up tickets at Will Call, please arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime and bring a valid ID. The Long Center’s box office is located on the Ground Level, adjacent to the grand staircase.
Tickets that were not purchased directly from Ballet Austin but through third-party websites or ticket brokers may not be valid and may have been purchased for more than face value.
- If you did not purchase your tickets from the Ballet Austin box office or online at our official website, balletaustin.org, be sure to check your tickets before you leave for the Long Center and contact the seller if you notice any problems.
- Ballet Austin does not have a record of purchases made through ticket brokers or resellers and may not be able to assist you if the tickets you purchased are missing scannable bar codes, seat numbers or other important information that proves their validity.
- Be safe and always purchase your tickets directly from Ballet Austin!
INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTION SPONSORS
Sofia Avila
Linda Ball & Forrest Preece
Jeffrey P. Coddington
John-Michael & Priscilla G. Cortez
Renée Gallagher & Jason Pennington
Jerry & Susan Gatlin
Sally & James Gavin
Gail & Jeff Kodosky
Alexander Ladage
Tony & Angel Montaleone
Emily Moreland
The Norrod Family
Rosie & Roger Oberg
Melissa Perez & Paul Rashidi
Wanda A. Reynolds
Edie Rogat & Cotter Cunningham
Jenna Salwen
Colby Simpson & Lauren Cunningham
Judge George C. Thomas & Jolsna John Thomas





























