Two characters from the ballet Giselle dancing in front of a black background. The male-presenting dancer is wearing black tights and a black jerkin with gold and white details. The female presenting dancer is in a long white tutu, bodice, and veil

Photo of stefana Seizovic and jack concordia by tony abello

Spring Story Ballet: Giselle

Every spring, New Ballet presents a magical full length classical story ballet! The 2026 production will be “Giselle.”

May 16-17, 2026 at the HAMMER Theatre Center

Two characters from the ballet Giselle dancing in front of a black background. The male-presenting dancer is wearing black tights and a black jerkin with gold and white details. The female presenting dancer is in a long white tutu, bodice, and veil

Photo of Stefana Seizovic and Jack Concordia by Tony Abello.

Catch a case of the willis.

New Ballet presents Giselle in a world premiere re-staging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson, offering a fresh interpretation rooted in the ballet’s original choreography. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. In the ballet’s chilling second act, Giselle joins the Willis—ghostly spirits of betrayed young women—who rise at night to exact revenge on unsuspecting men. With its unforgettable blend of tender emotion, supernatural beauty, and technical mastery, Giselle remains one of the most iconic and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire. Rawson’s new staging honors this legacy while bringing renewed depth and poignancy to its haunting themes.

Purchase Premium Tickets in the Orchestra or Parterre section and enjoy 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. Catering at Saturday's Premium Ticket Lounge is provided by Holy Cannoli.

Saturday, May 16: 2pm
Saturday, May 16: 7pm
Sunday, May 17: 11am (My Very First Ballet)
Sunday, May 17: 2pm

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

Groups of 10 or more can receive a 10% discount, use the following code when checking out - GISELLEGROUP26

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

Also available

My Very First Ballet: Giselle

A photo of a very young child with strawberry blonde hair and hazel eyes looking upwards in amazement. The child is wearing a flower crown of orange and white silk roses and baby's breath.

A special show with reduced prices and a run time of about 1 hour with no intermission danced to recorded music. Enjoy the beauty of Giselle with carefully excerpted selections from both acts suitable for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their families.

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