Giselle

October 30-November 2, 2025

Under the pale light of a haunted moon, Giselle unravels a tragic tale of love and vengeance. Set in a picturesque rural village, a young peasant girl whose love for a nobleman leads to heartbreak and betrayal, meets her untimely death. She is transformed into a spirit among the ghostly Wilis, who seek revenge on men. With its ethereal setting, dramatic pas de deux, and the juxtaposition of romanticism and supernatural elements, Giselle has remained a timeless masterpiece. Its compelling narrative and breathtaking choreography make it a must-see for ballet lovers, offering a perfect blend of artistry, and emotion highlighted by live accompaniment by Tulsa Symphony Orchestra.

PERFORMANCES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 – 7:00PM (Preview Night)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 – 7:30PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – 7:30PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 – 2:30PM

Preview Night

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the magic of Tulsa Ballet. Preview Night offers you the chance to enter the PAC theater early and watch as the cast and crew prepare for a performance of Giselle.

Watch the dancers take their warmup class, hear from the artistic and production staff about what goes into putting a ballet onstage, then sit back and enjoy the Company’s final dress rehearsal, presented as a complete production from start-to-finish, as well as observe first-hand how final adjustments are made at the on-site production table. All tickets behind the production table have been discounted to $25 – no code necessary! Want a closer look? We’ve also discounted all available seats in front of the table to $50 each.

Doors for Preview Night will open at 6:15 and the show will begin at 7:00. Between 6:15 and 7:00, the curtain to the stage will remain open as the Tulsa Ballet staff go over various calls and cues as Managing Director Scott Black explains the process and interview members of the artistic and production team.

Preview Night: Beer & Ballet

Preview Night brings you all the behind-the-scenes sneak peeks with a delicious, heady twist! Preview Night patrons will have the opportunity to purchase unique craft beer, available only on Preview Night.

Are you interested in attending all Preview Nights and experiencing the perks of being a Tulsa Ballet season subscriber? Our subscription package for Preview Night Thursdays starts at $75.

Credits

Choreography
Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli

Music
Adolphe Adam

Costumes & Scenery
John C. Dinning

Lighting Design
Les Dickert

Production owned by Les Grands Ballet Canadiens de Montreal