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Carmen

#PBCarmen

In this timeless tale of passion and peril, the seductive Carmen captures the hearts of two men, igniting a love triangle that spirals towards tragedy. Philadelphia Ballet’s Carmen—choreographed by The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Angel Corella—is a raw and riveting exploration of desire, freedom, and betrayal, brought to life through the power and intensity of the dancers, and set to Georges Bizet’s iconic operatic score.

Performances By Date

October 9–12, 2025

Thursday,
October 9
7:30PM
Friday,
October 10
7:30PM
Saturday,
October 11
12:00PM
Saturday,
October 11
6:00PM*
Sunday,
October 12
2:00PM

*Gala Performance

Single Tickets On Sale June 2025

Choreographer

Angel Corella

Angel Corella is regarded as one of the finest dancers of his generation. His talent, passion, and technique have brought him worldwide acclaim and established him as one of the most recognizable names in dance. Angel was appointed Artistic Director of Philadelphia Ballet beginning with the 2014/2015 season.

 

 

Composer

Georges Bizet

Georges Bizet was a French Romantic composer who is best remembered for his final work, the great and ever-popular opera, Carmen. Although Bizet won the coveted Prix de Rome when he was just nineteen, he received only moderate acclaim for his compositions during his lifetime. Fortunately, a number of Bizet’s pieces are performed frequently today, including arias from The Pearl Fishers (opera), incidental music for L’Arlesienne, and the Symphony in C, which had been moldering in the Paris Conservatory library for 78 years before it was rediscovered.

 

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