{"id":272797,"date":"2026-05-15T21:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/272797\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T21:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:45:07","slug":"previews-tampa-city-ballets-sleeping-beauty-at-new-tampa-performing-arts-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/272797\/","title":{"rendered":"Previews: TAMPA CITY BALLET’S SLEEPING BEAUTY at New Tampa Performing Arts Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Tampa Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

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On stage at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center on May 16 and 17, a kingdom\u00a0awakens as Tampa City Ballet brings Sleeping Beauty to life in a swirl of magic, music,\u00a0and movement. What begins as a royal celebration- fairies offering gifts, a princess\u00a0glowing with promise-unfolds into a story shaped by destiny. The company\u2019s guiding\u00a0belief is clear: \u201ctimeless stories deserve to be experienced and shared across\u00a0generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But even the brightest fairytales hold shadows.<\/p>\n

A powerful curse sweeps through Aurora\u2019s world, freezing the kingdom in a single\u00a0breath. Time stops. The castle sleeps. And the young princess drifts into an enchanted\u00a0dream that stretches across a century. Yet the fairies remain, guarding her slumber and

\nweaving hope through the stillness, waiting for the moment when love and courage will

\nbreak the spell.<\/p>\n

When Aurora finally awakens, the stage seems to exhale. Tchaikovsky\u2019s iconic score

\nrises, colors bloom, and the theatre transforms into a living storybook.<\/p>\n

As part of Tampa City Ballet\u2019s Classical Family Series, this Sleeping Beauty is crafted

\nfor everyone: children discovering ballet for the first time, longtime fans returning to a

\nbeloved tale, and families sharing a cultural moment together. The production reflects

\nthe company\u2019s commitment to making classical ballet \u201caccessible, memorable, and\u00a0 meaningful for the Tampa Bay community,\u201d preserving the elegance of tradition while

\nshaping the story in a warm, welcoming way.<\/p>\n

Paula Nunez, Founder and Artistic Director explains, \u201cSleeping Beauty\u00a0is a celebration

\nof new beginnings. As Artistic Director, I\u2019m inspired by how this ballet moves from

\nstillness into vibrant life and how that awakening becomes something shared between

\nthe artists and the audience. It\u2019s a feeling you simply cannot experience through a

\nscreen. When families come together to witness this story live, the energy, hope, and

\nbeauty become unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n

With expressive performances, graceful choreography, and a fairytale that has

\ncaptivated generations, Sleeping Beauty becomes more than a performance, it

\nbecomes a shared experience. A reminder of why these stories endure. A chance to

\nstep into magic for an afternoon or evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal with this production is to honor the elegance of the classical tradition while

\nmaking it feel immediate and welcoming for today\u2019s audiences. In a world filled with

\nscreens,\u00a0Sleeping Beauty\u00a0offers something rare \u2014 a chance for families to sit together,

\nfeel the music, watch the story unfold, and share a moment that only happens in the

\ntheater,\u201d say Nunez. \u201cIts magic invites both firsttime viewers and lifelong ballet lovers to

\nconnect, imagine, and experience the wonder side by side.\u201d

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Performances run May 16 at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM, May 17 at 4:00 PM, with

\noutreach shows on May 18 inviting Tampa Bay to dream alongside Princess

\nAurora as her world awakens in dance. Learn more and buy tickets:

\nhttps:\/\/www.tampacityballet.org\/upcoming<\/a><\/p>\n


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\n 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards – Live Stats\n <\/p>\n

\n Best Sound Design – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

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\n Adam Fisher – The Lost Boys <\/p>\n

\n 36.9% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 2.
\n Tony Gayle – Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) <\/p>\n

\n 11.2% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 3.
\n John Shivers – Chess <\/p>\n

\n 7.3% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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