Growing up is optional at ‘Ballet of Lights’ in NYC. Page by page, the timeless tale of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan unfolds through captivating ballet performances illuminated by sprinkles of luminous fairy dust. That is, the ballerina costumes come adorned in hundreds of colorful lights to help bring Neverland to life in shining splendor. Kids are introduced to the enchanting land of pirates, mermaids and fairies while adults soar straight back into the magic of their childhood, if only for 60 minutes.
Head second to the right and go straight on till morning until you reach the Gerald W Lynch Theater — a gorgeous NYC venue that’s hosting this spectacular ballet show. Performances will be taking place on selected dates over the coming months and tickets are on sale now so make sure you get yours before they’re gone.
Ballet of Lights: bringing Peter Pan to NYC
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 Peter Pan. Through innovation and imagination, pliés and pirouettes that have dazzled for many years are now shining in NYC in a whole new way.
Peter Pan told through light, music, and dance
Ballet has always been a timeless form of storytelling — famous tales of sleeping beauties and sugar plum fairies have unfolded through dance and music for hundreds of years. At ‘Ballet of Lights’, it’s the story of a free-spirited boy who refuses to grow up that unravels on stage. While it’s been adapted countless times over the last century, J. M. Barrie’s iconic fairytale is now coming to NYC in the form of a dazzling show of ballet dance and lights.
Journey to the land beyond the stars and see how Peter, Tinkerbell, Wendy and more iconic characters shine under a brand new light. Pieces like “Hungarian Dance no. 5″ by Brahms and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn provide the soundtrack for the evening, adding a touch of classical elegance to the whimsical world of Neverland. And you don’t even have to believe in fairies because at this show, the magic gleams before your very eyes through the luminous costumes and the incredible talent and grace of the dancers on stage.
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 Gerald W Lynch Theater to reimagine the magic and charm of Peter Pan. 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.