MBC Swan Lake w/ full Orchestration
March 2 @ 4:00pm
WHAT: MBC’s PRODUCTION of SWAN LAKE, WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY
STEFAN STERN
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 7:00 PM & SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 4:00 PM
WHERE: THE WILLSON AUDITORIUM, BOZEMAN
TICKETS: $28 – $78. PURCHASE TICKETS BY CALLING THE MONTANA BALLET COMPANY AT 406.582.8702 OR ONLINE AT www.montanaballet.org
Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 at the Willson Auditorium.
“We are thrilled to bring this epic masterpiece to the Bozeman community,” said Melissa Bowman, MBC’s Artistic Director “Swan Lake is not only one of the most beautiful ballets ever created, but also one of the most challenging to perform—both for the principal dancers and the corps de ballet. In fact, Swan Lake sets the standard for the ballerina, but perhaps even more so for the corps de ballet, where precision, unity, and grace are key to bringing this timeless story to life. We can’t wait for you to experience this incredible work in its full, breathtaking glory.”
MBC is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed guest artists WanTing Zhao, and Benjamin Freemantle, who will perform the title roles of Odette and Prince Siegfried.
WanTing Zhao trained at the Beijing Dance Academy and the San Francisco Ballet School before joining San Francisco Ballet, where she was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2019. Throughout her career, she has performed leading roles in works by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, Natalia Makarova, Helgi Tomasson, John Neumeier, and Harald Lander. She has also originated roles in ballets by contemporary choreographers, including Benjamin Millepied, Wayne McGregor, Trey McIntyre, Mark Morris, and Alexei Ratmansky. Additionally, she is set to appear in the upcoming Amazon Prime TV series Étoile, premiering in 2025.
Benjamin Freemantle began his training at the Caulfield School of Dance before earning a full scholarship to the San Francisco Ballet School at age 15. He joined San Francisco Ballet in 2015 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2019. Known for his captivating performances, Freemantle has excelled in principal roles across full-length ballets and original works, including masterpieces by legendary choreographers such as George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, Jerome Robbins, and Helgi Tomasson.
MBC Ballet Master, Richard Bowman, will dance the role of VonRothbart. MBC’s Music Director, Stefan Stern, will lead an outstanding orchestra of esteemed musicians who will play Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.
One of the most iconic classical ballets of all time, Swan Lake is a captivating love story. This ballet will mesmerize audiences with breathtaking dancing, spectacular visuals, and wondrous moments, all accompanied by the Montana Ballet Orchestra.
For Swan Lake tickets contact the Montana Ballet Company at 406.582.8702 or online at www.montanaballet.org. All seating at the Willson is reserved. Ticket prices range from $28 to $78.
Thank you to our Swan Lake underwriters, Donna Murphrey and Karin Utzinger, for their generous support in making this production possible.
Season after season, MBC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, produces quality performances, enchanting audiences with new and updated artistry of dance, choreography, music, and design.
Swan Lake Special Events Swan Lake Creativity Corner
March 2, 2025
A special treat for children ages 5 and up, MBC will host the Swan Lake Creativity Corner on Sunday, March 2 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the Willson. Limited to the first 25 to register, make headpieces, craft with feathers and more to adorn their attire. Cost is $30. To purchase tickets call 406.582.8702 or visit https://easy-ware-forms.com/montanaballet/creativecorner.
