A dancer dressed as the Swan Lake antagonist, Odile, with white feathers scattered in the background, which is gray, against the text "Swan Lake"

Photo by Chris Conroy

Spring Story Ballet: Swan Lake

Every spring, New Ballet presents a magical full length classical story ballet! The 2024 production will be Swan Lake.

May 17-18, 2025 at the HAMMER Theatre Center

Characters from Swan Lake, including Odile, Siegried, and Baron Von Rothbart, are performing on stage, with additional performers costumed as courtiers seated in the background.

Photo of Brennan Wall, Ryan De Alexandro and Jonah Corral by Bari Lee

Fall in love with ballet’s most romantic classic.

Swan Lake is the most beloved of classical ballets, sure to be a favorite of ballet lovers and new audiences alike. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the New Ballet Orchestra, a lake of glittering swans, a noble prince and a streamlined production with a running length of about two hours, this exciting production captures the magic of ballet's most romantic love story.

Select VIP Tickets in the Orchestra or Parterre section and enjoy a VIP experience including access to our exclusive lounge before the show and at intermission, with treats and beverages for all ages, as well as photo opportunities with dancers in costume.

Saturday, May 17: 2pm
Saturday, May 17: 7pm*
Sunday, May 18: 11am (My Very First Ballet)
Sunday, May 18: 2pm

Full length shows will be accompanied by a live orchestra, conducted by Thomas Shoebotham.

Tickets $25-$111

Beware of ticket resellers. Be sure to purchase tickets directly from a link on our website or the Hammer Theatre Center.

* We are pleased to announce that the Friday, May 17, 7pm performance will be an LGBTQ+ performance. A night where our family and friends from the LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the magic of Swan Lake with us in partnership with SVPRIDE.


Also available

My Very First Ballet: Swan Lake

Swan Lake characters Odette and Siegfried are dancing a pas de deux together, surrounded by 18 company members performing as swans.

Photo by Bari Lee

A special show with reduced prices and a run time of about 1 hour and 5 minutes with no intermission danced to recorded music.