The Atlantic City Ballet Presents BALLET GOES BROADWAY This Weekend

What happens when you combine the disciplined artistry of ballet and Broadway's most beloved show stopping moments? You get a night of pure entertainment and an opportunity to see Broadway in a whole new way. Ballet Goes Broadway is AC Ballet's Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa's, new creation. Inspired by the Broadway shows she would see as a child, this ballet is made up of the music from the shows that moved Ms. Papa to have a career in the performing arts. This ballet also marks the premier of AC Ballet's Ensemble, a six piece instrumental group that will accompany the dancers. Headed by Musical Director, Paul LoPresti, the ensemble is just the beginning of a journey to bring live music to all the performances. "We hope that this type of ballet, with familiar music, will entice audiences to come and see our more traditional ballets." says Ms. Papa. "We know once they come see one, they'll want to come back again and again!"

The Atlantic City Ballet consists of professional dancers representing the countries of United States, Latvia, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Romania, Brazil, France, England and Italy. Miss Papa, the Founding Artistic Director of the company, has been a Principal dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Stars of the American Ballet. She is also the recipient of the 1998 Brazilian Gold Medal of Honor.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, the Celebrity Theater box office and the Atlantic City Ballet web site. Senior and group discounts are available.

TODAY August 23rd & TOMORROW August 24th-Ballet Goes Broadway 4 pm Prices: $40-$55-Adults $20-Children 12 & under (all seats)
Senior Discount 15% (must call box office for discounts)
Groups of 10 or more receive $10 off adult ticket

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
The Celebrity Theater box office-609 348-0031www.acballet.org
For a complete list of performances visit www.acballet.org or call 609-348-7201/7202 for more information.