Ballet Fantastique: Cleopatra

Tickets starting at: $24.00 “Eclectic and electric…BFan once again kicks against convention…vibrant and glittering”— Eugene Weekly “An alchemy of movement, sight, sound and illusion…Ballet Fantastique’s ‘Cleopatra’ doesn’t disappoint” — The Register Guard A carpet, an asp, an empire on the edge of history—and the gaze that changed the ancient world. Ballet Fantastique’s Cleopatra sweeps audiences into a lavish, intoxicating world of dangerous romance and fierce political intrigue. Choreographer-Producers Donna Marisa and Hannah Bontrager craft an epic, cinematic dance theater experience where great rivals collide—and Cleopatra, scholar, mother, ruler, and visionary, dares to shape the fate of a nation. A luminous Hellenistic queen in an Egyptian kingdom shadowed by Roman power, Cleopatra navigates war and romance, politics and passion, alliance and betrayal—holding multiple identities as she astonishes, rules, and endures. Experience this bold collaboration with world-renowned Beats Antique—live in the Silva Concert Hall for the first time—and only from Ballet Fantastique. LIVE MUSIC: Beats Antique’s signature electrifying, Levantine-inspired fusion of live instrumentation and modern electronic sound, Brass, strings, and dubstep collide in a sumptuous, culture-crossing score. Bold. Sensual. Spectacular. Cleopatra—more immersive, more powerful, and more irresistible than ever. All-live music. Unforgettable dance theater. Be there. Regal | Hypnotic | Exotic | Powerful | Mystical | Decadent | Fierce | Cinematic | Electrifying | Opulent | Seductive | Commanding | Enchanting | Bold Run Time: 135 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission Ages 10+ — sophisticated, sensual, and dramatically intense, with themes of love, ambition, and empire. Includes theatrical haze and atmospheric effects. Presented by Alpha IT | Local art WORLD PREMIERE SUPPORT: Nils and Jewel Hult Endowment — Arts Foundation of Western Oregon Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Get the best seats at the best prices when you subscribe to seasons. Details on parking, accessibility and other venue details. Be safe and save while buying tickets.