Belle - A Tale of Beauty and the Beast
by Ballet Austin

Sep. 27 - Sep. 29
Friday-Sunday

BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast is a contemporary ballet that reexamines the timeless story of Beauty & the Beast in a very non-traditional way. Artistic Director Stephen Mills, Composer Graham Reynolds, and Production Designer Michael B. Raiford have created a provocative and sensual retelling of this famous romance with sets and costumes that project fantastical, Alexander McQueen-type elements against a gritty, minimalistic backdrop. The look and feel of the production, while very contemporary, was heavily influenced by the 1946 black-and-white film La Belle et la Bête by French filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and many stylistic elements, including the lighting design, are reflective of that ground-breaking movie.

Graham Reynolds’ haunting music blends classical instruments with industrial sounds to create a remarkable score that is both unsettling and soothing—commanding and hopelessly romantic. It is a one-of-a-kind dance work that will surprise, intrigue and deeply engage audiences of all kinds.

CHOREOGRAPHY | Stephen Mills

MUSIC | Graham Reynolds

PRODUCTION DESIGN | Michael B. Raiford

LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci

Commissioned by Dr. Joaquin Delgado and the 3M Corporation

Art Direction: Way Creative

PhotographyMichael Thad Carter

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Belle - A Tale of Beauty and the Beast
by Stephen Mills
Ballet Austin

2024/25 Single Tickets are on sale NOW!

BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast

September 27-29, 2024 | The Long Center

Tickets $20-$99 available at  https://balletaustin.org/performances/belle/