Growing up is optional at ‘Ballet of Lights’ in NYC. Page by page, the timeless tales of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and more unfold through captivating ballet performances illuminated by sprinkles of luminous fairy dust. That is, the ballerina costumes come adorned in colorful fibre-optic lights to help bring mystical lands to life in shining splendor. This 60-minute show will be hosted at the Kaye Playhouse – a gorgeous NYC venue already magical enough in itself.
What is Ballet of Lights?
The ‘Ballet of Lights’ in New York City puts a glowing twist on classic tales like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. A small cast of five or six dancers brings the stories to life, with costumes embedded with fibre-optic lights that highlight every movement, emotion, and magical storyline. It’s an abridged, visually stunning show where ballet meets technology, elevating the usual ballet experience into a whole new concept of its own.
Ballet of Lights in New York: Which story is being performed now?
Classical ballet gets a shining new upgrade at ‘Ballet of Lights’ in NYC. Six professional ballerinas dressed in glow-in-the-dark costumes take to the stage to twist and twirl to the sounds of classical music. Performed over the course of an hour, the show is an abridged version of the ballet adaptation of a fairy tale classic.
Cinderella
Ballet has always been a magical way to bring stories to life, and at Ballet of Lights: Cinderella, the beloved tale of the kind-hearted girl who wins the prince’s heart unfolds in a dazzling display of dance and light. Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score, alongside classical pieces like Tchaikovsky’s II. Walzer, Debussy’s Clair de Lune, Saint-Saëns’ Dance Macabre, and the thrilling Overture from Willem Tell, sets the soundtrack for the evening. From shimmering costumes to graceful choreography, every detail brings Cinderella’s enchanted world — from the pumpkin carriage to the unforgettable ball — vividly to life.
Sleeping Beauty
Tracing its lineage through centuries of storytelling, Sleeping Beauty remains a symbol of hope, renewal, and the quiet power of love. From ancient legends to Perrault’s beloved version, the tale captures the delicate balance between destiny and awakening. At its heart lies a reflection on patience and transformation — a reminder that even in long silence, light and beauty can return.
Ballet of Lights reviews in NYC
“Great music, great theater!! Cinderella and her sisters were divine!” — January 2026
“Fun, different experience.” — January 2026
“Great performance and wonderful seats!” — January 2026
“Amazing! Absolutely amazing!” — January 2026
“Spectacular performance. I took my 7 year old daughter and it was perfect. Fabulous dancers, only an hour long, great price point and captivating, even for the youngest audience members. I couldn’t recommend more!” — January 2026
Imaginations run as wild as the Lost Boys at ‘Ballet of Lights’ in NYC. On selected dates over the coming months, this one-of-a-kind ballet show will be lighting up the Kaye Playhouse to reimagine the magic and charm of iconic ballets. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and doors usually open 30 minutes prior to the performance start time.