Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights

Grand Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights to the Herberger Theater Center on Tuesday, October 27, as the landmark new production of their upcoming season. It's Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake as most of us know it, but the staging is a departure from the traditional. The company has built the production around vivid light design and illuminated costumes that flow with the dancers' movements, turning the stage into a living canvas of color and emotion. Each act unfolds like a living art installation where classical ballet meets bold contemporary design, and world-class dancers from around the globe bring the reimagining to life.

The production weaves technology into the performance to enhance rather than replace the beauty of classical ballet, aiming for a modern sensory experience where light, music and movement unite. For more than a century, Swan Lake has stood as one of the most cherished treasures of classical ballet, and this staging leans into that history while pushing it forward. It's recommended for audiences of all ages, so it works as a family outing as much as a night out for ballet fans.

On the practical side, the performance is at Center Stage in the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St in downtown Phoenix. The show starts at 7 PM, with doors opening at 6 PM, and runs two hours including intermission. Tickets are $61 to $67.