Featuring live orchestration with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Recommended for ages 5+ due to show duration.
A timeless fairy tale of love, magic, and destiny, Christopher Stowell’s The Sleeping Beauty enchants audiences with sweeping romance and dazzling choreography.
At the christening of Princess Aurora, joy fills King Florestan’s court as benevolent fairies bestow gifts of beauty, grace, and kindness upon the newborn child. The celebration is shattered by the dramatic arrival of the wicked fairy Carabosse, enraged at not being invited. In vengeance, she casts a terrible curse: on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Before despair takes hold, the compassionate Lilac Fairy intervenes, softening the curse. Aurora will not die, but instead fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years—awakened only by true love’s kiss.
Years later, at her sixteenth birthday celebration, Aurora is surrounded by admirers and suitors. Amid the festivities, a mysterious figure slips her a bouquet concealing a spindle. The curse is fulfilled, and Aurora collapses. As sorrow sweeps through the court, the Lilac Fairy casts a powerful spell, placing the entire kingdom under enchantment and cloaking the palace in a forest of thorns and blossoms.
A century passes. Prince Florimund, longing for an ideal love, encounters the Lilac Fairy, who reveals a vision of the sleeping princess. Captivated, he journeys through the enchanted forest to find her. With a kiss, he breaks the spell, awakening Aurora and restoring life to the kingdom.
The story culminates in a joyous wedding celebration, where beloved fairy-tale characters gather in a grand display of pageantry and dance. With love triumphant over darkness, Aurora and Florimund’s union ushers in harmony, hope, and a radiant future.
Enhance Your Performance with a VIP Experience
Make your performance even more enjoyable with a Sleeping Beauty VIP Package. VIP Packages include premium seating, a signed commemorative poster, one cocktail or sparkling beverage, and a snack cup to enjoy during the performance. Simply select an eligible seat and choose the VIP price level for an enhanced night at the ballet.
VIP Package Information:
Contact Dr. Phillips Center Guest Services at 407.992.1754 if you have questions regarding the start time, location, or delivery of your purchased VIP package.
Family Friendly Performance
Saturday, Oct 17 at 2 PM
Enjoy a welcoming and flexible experience for families, including relaxed re-entry throughout the show. Arrive early to enjoy whimsical pre-show activities such as family-friendly crafts, Sleeping Beauty story time, an interactive dance class, whimsical face painting, and themed photo opportunities—all designed to spark joy and create magical memories for young audience members.
This project is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.