American Ballet Theatre—America’s National Ballet Company®—returns to Northrop for two performances of the beloved classic, Giselle. The epitome of Romantic ballet, this heart-rending tale of love, remorse, and forgiveness perfectly fuses live music, movement, and drama. The role of Giselle requires an exquisite dancer with daring dramatic and technical skills to create a compelling portrait of the innocent, noble village maiden. In this universally acclaimed production, American Ballet Theatre’s unrivaled roster of international ballet stars brings Giselle‘s mystery and ethereal beauty to vivid life.
Northrop Featured Cast Announced!
Friday, April 18:
Gillian Murphy as Giselle. The acclaimed Murphy has been a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2002 and is the Company’s longest-standing current dancer. The Northrop starring role will mark her last Twin Cities performance and second-to-last U.S. engagement before her farewell season with ABT. Murphy will take her final bow in the U.S. on Friday, July 18, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
Principal Dancer Thomas Forster as Albrecht.
Soloist Fangqi Li as Myrta.
Saturday, April 19: Featuring two stunning debuts!
Principal Dancer Chloe Misseldine will make her debut as Giselle.
Principal Dancer Aran Bell as Albrecht.
Soloist SunMi Park in her first performance as Myrta.