No Ugly Duckling

Romance abounds as Kansas City Ballet's acclaimed production of the iconic classic returns to enthrall Kansas audiences once more. Choreographed by Deon Carney after Petipa and Ivanov's immortal staging and set to Tchaikovsky's irrepressible score, prepare to lose your heart to the beauty, wonder, and magic of Swan Lake this fall.

What Is The Story?

Drawing its roots from Eastern European folklore, Swan Lake tells the story of the tragic Princess Odette. Cursed by the evil Sorcerer Rothbart to spend her days as a swan, she can only escape if she wins the love of one who has never loved before. Enter the dashing Prince Siegfried, himself tasked with finding a bride before the following evening. Together, the pair gear up to defeat Rothbart and win the day for true love.