Sleeping Beauty / National Ballet Theatre of Russia

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The Russian National Ballet Theatre, under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeyev, is proud to present:

The Sleeping Beauty

Ballet in 2 acts and 4 scenes

A grand-scale production performed by the stars of the theatre’s principal company!

• Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky
• Direction: V. Gordeyev
• Choreography: M. Petipa, V. Gordeyev, F. Lopukhov

“No political spirit can affect the magical atmosphere at our performances. Art truly is a messenger of peace. Throughout my career, I have repeatedly taken on the task of being a cultural ambassador—not only in the West, but also in the East.”

— Vyacheslav Gordeyev

The timeless ballet classic The Sleeping Beauty, in the version of the Russian Ballet Theatre under the direction of Vyacheslav Gordeyev, is coming to Israel in the autumn of 2026, to the delight of all ballet lovers.

Classical Russian ballet and Tchaikovsky’s magnificent music, performed by one of the world’s leading ballet companies, have long been more than an aesthetic pleasure—they are a way to heal the soul and become filled with the beauty and harmony contained in this masterpiece.

The ballet The Sleeping Beauty is considered an encyclopedia of classical dance. This magical story, based on Charles Perrault’s famous fairy tale, has remained on the stages of the world’s leading theatres for more than a century, since its historic and brilliant premiere, directed by Marius Petipa, at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1890.

Tchaikovsky’s musical genius, Marius Petipa’s brilliant choreography, and the dramatic libretto, which explores the power of true love and loyalty and the eternal struggle between good and evil, came together to create an unforgettable masterpiece—a work that wins our hearts and makes us want to enjoy it again and again, even when we know every twist in the plot and every note of the music.

The Russian Ballet Theatre presents The Sleeping Beauty in the spectacular direction and adaptation of Vyacheslav Gordeyev, People’s Artist of the Soviet Union, based on the original libretto by Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa.

For this exceptional production, Gordeyev was awarded the prestigious prize of the Association of Western European Promoters for “the most grandiose production of 2000.”

Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music and Marius Petipa’s magnificent choreography, this production combines the magic of classical Russian ballet with lavish scenery, costumes embellished with gold details, and virtuoso performances by dancers from the theatre’s principal company.

A legend of Russian ballet, Vyacheslav Gordeyev—the superstar dancer and legendary premier danseur of the Bolshoi Theatre, who devoted his entire life to ballet—has also demonstrated his virtuoso talent as a choreographer.

As a choreographer, Gordeyev captured the hearts of audiences and earned the admiration of international ballet critics. In 1992, following the theatre’s spectacular tour of Europe, he was awarded the prestigious title of “Choreographer of the Year,” followed by a special award presented by Maurice Béjart himself.

The Russian National Ballet Theatre has earned an honored place on the world ballet stage. Among ballet lovers in Russia and throughout the world, the company enjoys enormous and well-deserved popularity, standing alongside such major and prestigious theatres as the Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre.

The production has received acclaim worldwide, and now you can experience it here in Israel!

International recognition soon followed. In its review of the Russian Ballet Theatre, the English newspaper Western Morning News spared no praise, declaring:

“It is only rarely that we are granted the opportunity to witness contemporary Russian talent at the height of its glory!”

In Germany, the Russian Ballet Theatre achieved an even more impressive distinction, receiving the prestigious “Golden Ticket”—an honor indicating that more than 100,000 spectators attended its performances during a single tour!

The theatre, described by the British newspaper The Journal as “a showcase for ballet talent,” received a tremendous honor when the Association of Western European Promoters named it “the best ballet company in Europe”!

Don’t miss the ballet event of the year—reserve your seats in advance!