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For Immediate Release

December 13, 2010

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jenny Topolosky

Carol Fox & Associates

773.327.3830 x109

[email protected]

THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF RUSSIA PRESENTS "SWAN LAKE"

AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

FOR THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY FEBRUARY 4 5, 2011

CHICAGO - The State Ballet Theatre of Russia brings the worlds most beloved ballet,

Swan Lake, to glorious life for one weekend only Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and

Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E

Congress Pkwy. Hailed by the New York Times as full of enchantment, this company

of distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to

countries throughout the world. Tickets start at $30 and are available at

ticketmaster.com/auditorium or by calling (800) 982-2787.

The classic Swan Lake has charmed audiences since its St. Petersburg premiere in

1895 and is considered the embodiment of Russian Ballet. Set to Tchaikovskys

magnificent score, with choreography by M. Petipa and L. Ivanov, the ballet tells the

timeless story of a young prince named Siegfried who falls in love with Odette, a

princess who takes human form at night but each morning is turned into a swan by the

evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. In this consummate tale of love conquering all, the spellmay only be broken if a prince pledges eternal fidelity to her.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is the touring company of The Voronezh State Opera

and Ballet Theatre, which has origins in the 16th

century and was re-founded in 1961.

This company has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout the

world. With a company of 65 dancers, the theaters repertoire includes work by both

classical and modern Russian composers, including Swan Lake,The Sleeping Beauty,

Cinderella,The Nutcracker,Giselle,Don Quixote,Le Sylphide,

Scheherazade,Gavalry Halt,The Stone Flower,1001 Nights,Carmen-suite,

Cipollino,Doctor Aubolit,Francesca di Rimini and The Fountain of Bakhchisarai.

Its performances are relatively new to U.S. audiences, as the company first graced

American stages in 2006. The Director of the Company is Honored Artist of Russia Igor

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Nepomnyashchy and the Artistic Director of the Ballet is Lyudmila Sycheva.

Swan Lake will be performed Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 and

8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are $30 - $87 and are available atwww.ticketmaster.com/auditorium, by calling (800) 982-2787 or in-person at the

Auditorium Theatre Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.

This event is part ofThe Soviet Arts Experience (October 2010-January 2012), a Chicago-

wide showcase of works created under (and in response to) the Politburo of the Soviet

Union. Visitwww.SovietArtsExperience.orgfor a full schedule of events.

Swan Lake is also part of the Auditorium Theatres 2010-2011 season subscription

series. For more information or to purchase a subscription or group tickets call (312)

431-2357 or visitwww.auditoriumtheatre.org.

2010-2011 season packages currently available include:

2010-2011 International Dance SeriesThe State Ballet Theatre of Russia in Swan

Lake, River North Chicago Dance Company, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg in Don

Quixote, or Fantasies of a Madman and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. (Add-on

available: Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, the Auditoriums popular

annual musical celebration of Dr. Kings life and legacy.)

Family SeriesPatrons may choose at least 2 from the following: Too Hot to Handel:

The Jazz-Gospel Messiah (Sunday, January 16 at 3 p.m.); The State Ballet Theatre of

Russia in Swan Lake (Saturday, February 5 at 2 p.m.) or Alvin Ailey American Dance

Theatre (Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.).

Flex Package Choose at least two shows from all offerings. Flex Package price starts as

low as $54 for two performances. Subscribers receive a 10% discount for two shows,

15% for three shows, 20% for four shows, and 25% for five or more shows.

About the Auditorium Theatres Family Series

ATRUs Family Series is designed specifically to awaken childrens interest in live

performance and plant the seed for developing an appreciation of the arts. This uniqueopportunity allows patrons to receive a free childrens subscription with the purchase of

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any full-price adult subscription package. This special offer expires on Friday, February

4, 2011. This years Family Series encompasses an eclectic mix of dance and music

offerings, and includes Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, The State Ballet

Theatre of Russia in Swan Lake and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Patrons maychoose at least two of the aforementioned shows. Each family performance is followed

by a question and answer session with members of the shows artistic teams. This

interactive experience can dramatically change the impact of the performing arts on its

viewers, and with the involvement of families it can also empower youth to express

themselves.

About the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is

an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in

international, cultural and community programming to Chicago, and to the continuedrestoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre. The

Auditorium Theatre is generously supported by the Illinois Arts Council, CityArts,

American Airlines and the Palmer House Hilton. For more information about

programming, volunteer and donor opportunities or theater tours, call (312) 922-2110

or visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

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