The Royal Ballet
Kevin O'Hare CBE
Director
Dame Ninette de Valois OM CH DBE
Founder
Sir Frederick Ashton OM CH CBE
Founder Choreographer
Constant Lambert
Founder Music Director
Dame Margot Fonteyn DBE
Prima Ballerina Assoluta
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Friday 9 May 2025 7pm
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
The performance last approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, including two intervals
Fool’s Paradise
30 minutes
Interval
25 minutes
The Two of Us
15 minutes
Us
10 minutes
Interval
25 minutes
An American in Paris
20 minutes
FOOL’S PARADISE
Credits
- Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon
- Music
Joby Talbot
The Dying Swan
- Conductor
Koen Kessels
- Costume Designer
Narciso Rodriguez
- Lighting designer
Penny Jacobus
- Staging
Jason Fowler
- Senior Répétiteur to the Visiting Choreographers
Deirdre Chapman
- Senior Benesh Choreologist and Assistant Répétiteur
Gregory Mislin
'The Dying Swan' is performed by arrangement with Chester Music Ltd
Cast
Akane Takada
William Bracewell
Marianela Nuñez
Lukas B. Brændsrød
Viola Pantuso
Liam Boswell
Téo Dubreuil
Annette Buvoli
Giacomo Rovero
Music credits
- Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Concert Master
Sergey Levitin
THE TWO OF US
Credits
- Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon
- Music
Joni Mitchell
I Don’t Know Where I Stand
Urge for Going
Both Sides Now
You Turn Me on I'm a Radio
- Orchestrated By
Gordon Hamilton
- Conductor
Koen Kessels
- Lighting Designer
Natasha Katz
- Costume Designers
Harriet Jung
Reid Bartelme
- Principal Coaching
Robbie Fairchild
Zenaida Yanowsky
'I Don’t Know Where I Stand', 'Urge for Going' and 'Both Sides Now' are performed by kind permission of Westminster Music Limited. Words and music for 'You Turn Me on I'm a Radio' by Joni Mitchel, published by Reservoir Media Management Inc.
Cast
- Dancers
Lauren Cuthbertson
Calvin Richardson
- Singer
Julia Fordham
Music credits
- Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Concert Master
Sergey Levitin
US
Credits
- Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon
- Music
Keaton Henson
- Conductor
Koen Kessels
- Lighting Designer
Natasha Katz
- Costume designer
Katherine Watt
- Rehearsal Director
Christopher Saunders
- Principal Coaching
Stuart Cassidy
Deirdre Chapman
Robbie Fairchild
Michael Nunn
William Trevitt
Music performed by arrangement with Faber Music, London
Cast
- Dancers
Matthew Ball
Joseph Sissens
Music credits
- Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Concert Master
Sergey Levitin
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Credits
- Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon
- Music
George Gershwin
- Conductor
Koen Kessels
- Designer
Bob Crowley
- Lighting designer
Natasha Katz
- Original Video Designs
59 Studio
- Realisation and additional Video Designs
FRAY Studio
- Design Associates
Jaimie Todd
Lynette Mauro
- Staging
Dustin Layton
- Rehearsal Director
Christopher Saunders
- Principal Coaching
Jacquelin Barrett
- Senior Répétiteur
Samantha Raine
- Benesh Choreologist
Daniel Kraus
Music based on a tone poem for orchestra edited by Mark Clague for the George and Ira Gershwin Critical Edition. Presented under licence from Schott Music Ltd., London, on behalf of George Gershwin Music, and Ira Gershwin Music.
Cast
- Lise
Anna Rose O'Sullivan
replaces Francesca Hayward
- Jerry
Cesar Corrales
- Dancers
Artists of The Royal Ballet
Music credits
- Orchestra
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Concert Master
Sergey Levitin
THE ROYAL BALLET
- Director
Kevin O’Hare CBE
- Music Director
Koen Kessels
- Resident Choreographer
Sir Wayne McGregor CBE
- Artistic Associate
Christopher Wheeldon OBE
- Administrative Director
Heather Baxter
- Rehearsal Director
Christopher Saunders
- Clinical Director Ballet Healthcare
Shane Kelly
Guidance
Suitable for ages 5+
Generous support from
Exceptional philanthropic support from Royal Ballet and Opera Principal Julia Rausing Trust
Generous philanthropic support from Mr and Mrs Edward Atkin CBE, John Burns CBE and Susan Burns OBE, Ricki Gail and Robert Conway, Sir Lloyd and Lady Dorfman OBE, David Fransen, Kenneth and Susan Green, Simon and Tracey Holden, Simon and Virginia Robertson, The Thompson Family Charitable Trust, The Wheeldon Production Syndicate and Royal Ballet and Opera Friends
Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon generously supported by Kenneth and Susan Green
The role of Lise Dassin is supported by Peter and Jane Smith
The 2024/25 Royal Ballet Season is generously supported by Aud Jebsen
Further information
DIGITAL CAST SHEETS
We are working hard on our commitment towards becoming more sustainable and are striving for our net zero goal of 2035. By using digital cast sheets and e-tickets, we have reduced our paper consumption by over five tonnes per year. You can view our digital cast sheets on a computer, tablet or smartphone by scanning the QR codes displayed around the building using your smartphone’s camera app. They are also displayed on screens outside the auditoria. Cast sheets are generously supported by the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund.
GUIDELINES
Photography and filming are prohibited during performances in any of our auditoriums. You are welcome to take pictures throughout the rest of the building and before performances and share them with us through social media. Commercial photography and filming must be agreed in advance with our press team.
Larger bags and backpacks need to be check into our complimentary cloakrooms. Unattended bags may be removed.
Please do not place any personal belongings on the ledges in front of you. Mobile phones should be turned off and stored away safely during performances.
Only bottled water and ice cream purchased from the premises can be taken into the auditorium.
If you arrive late to the auditorium or leave during a performance, you will not be allowed back to your seat until the interval or a suitable break.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
The safety of our visitors, staff and artists is our priority. To help us provide a comfortable experience for everyone, please be mindful of others and their personal space.
Our staff are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect and we ask that you show them and your fellow audience members respect too. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach in response to anyone who interacts with our staff or with fellow audience members in an intimidating, aggressive or threatening manner.
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