April 19 - 21, 2024 | The Lyric Theatre

Magic City Performing Arts presents Don Quixote, a vibrant and colorful ballet that tells the story of a gentleman named Don Quixote and his faithful friend, Sancho Panza, as they embark on a journey filled with excitement, romance, and humor. In this kid-friendly production, audiences are transported to 17th-century Barcelona where they meet the idealistic Don Quixote, who dreams of becoming a brave knight and righting the world's wrongs. Along the way, they encounter a cast of lively characters, including our headstrong leading lady, Kitri, her beloved Basillio, a band of gypsies, Knights in Shining Armor, dancing Dryads, and so much more.

With dazzling choreography, enchanting music, and imaginative sets, Don Quixote is a delightful ballet that celebrates the power of friendship, forbidden love, chivalry, and chasing your dreams. Magic City Performing Arts presents a cast of over 100 local community dancers and features guest principal artists Patricia Bianco (Alabama Ballet) as the captivating Kitri and Luis Victor Santana González (Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico) as Kitri’s forbidden love, Basillio. Also featuring guest artists Jolie Rose Lombardo (Stuttgart Ballet), Bryn Warren Davis (Alabama Ballet) as Dulcinea, Jenna Graham (Alabama Ballet), Anna Gardner Herren (Community Arts Tokyo, Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre) as Chief Dryad, and Brandon Mitchell as Don Quixote (Arova Contemporary Ballet). 

Eric Lucky Photography, Photo Courtesy of Alabama Ballet

Friday, APRIL 19

7:00 PM

Saturday, APRIL 20 

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

Sunday, APRIL 21

2:00 PM

Made possible in part by a grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts.

**Children of all ages are welcome to attend all performances of The Sleeping Beauty Children over the age of 2 require a ticket.

Please email info@magiccitynutcracker.org for more information.

April 14, 2024 | 3:00 pm | Railroad Park

Ballet in the Park is the third annual production by Magic City Performing Arts the whole family will enjoy. We are bringing ballet and contemporary dance to the Birmingham community for free. Advanced community cast dancers alongside local professionals will present excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty and other original works by Jennifer Medina, Stephanie Rangel, Claire Kendrick, and Olivia-Giselle Fryerson.

Admission is free but donations are welcome to support our dance community.