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LONDON CALLING
MAY 13-17, 2026
MAY 13-17, 2026
Royal Opera House
London, United Kingdom
For the first time in the company’s history, Tulsa Ballet will tour two consecutive seasons. May 2025 took us to Italy and Germany. In May 2026, the company will embark on another tour across the pond. This time, to the esteemed Royal Opera House as a guest of the Royal Ballet, performing in the newly remodeled Linbury Theater. The triple-bill program, Made in America, will feature three dynamic works, two of which were created on Tulsa Ballet from some of the best choreographers across the United States.
During it’s tour across Europe May 2025, the performance received high accolades, one critic from Bonn, Germany describing the program as, “…entirely uplifting and joyful.”
Tour packages through Tulsa Ballet are SOLD OUT and single tickets to the show are limited.
MAY 13-17, 2026
Royal Opera House
London, United Kingdom
For the first time in the company’s history, Tulsa Ballet will tour two consecutive seasons. May 2025 took us to Europe and Germany. In May 2026, the company will embark on another tour across the pond. This time, to the esteemed Royal Opera House as a guest of the Royal Ballet. The triple-bill program, Made in America, will feature three pieces created on Tulsa Ballet from some of the best choreographers across the United States.
During it’s tour across Europe May 2025, the performance received high accolades, one critic from Bonn, Germany describing the program as, “…entirely uplifting and joyful.”
Tour packages through Tulsa Ballet are SOLD OUT and single tickets to the show are limited.
BON VOYAGE EVENT
May 8, 2026 | 6:00pm
Join us for the last dress rehearsal before the company leaves for London. This exclusive event will be your last opportunity to see these three pieces performed together (and possibly see any of them for a long long time, maybe ever). Only one dress rehearsal is available, so space is limited. Your ticket purchase helps continue Tulsa Ballet’s mission to take productions like this on tours around the world.
SPONSOR THE TOUR
Looking to make an even bigger impact? Become a tour sponsor and you will receive invitations to exclusive events, plus recognition on the tour website and programs during the tour. Our company could not tour to and perform at prestigious venues like Royal Opera House without donors like you.
Global Sponsors:
Ann and Don Pettus, Sheri and Charles Stinson, Bobbie and Wally Whaling
Choreographer Sponsors:
Billie and Howard Barnett, Sharon and Jason Griffin, Debbie and Bruce Kline, Cathy Reid, Resolute PR, Tiffany and Rodney Shedd, Steven Shedd, Crystal and Jim Stovall, Susie and Don Wellendorf
Additional Donors:
Cheryl and Larry Chambers, Sharon D’Souza, Martin Frey, Janie and Earl Funk, Jane Grimshaw, Pamela Harris, Patrice Lott, Jaclyn Metcalf, Tina Nikel, Mitch O’Farrell, Dirk Peterson, Betty Pirnat, Leslie Pritchard, Hannah Robson, Kathy Taylor, Marydith and Paul Williams, Edith and Glenn Wilson, Karen Young, Debbie and Terry Zanovich
PRODUCING SPONSOR | $25,000
- Eight (8) seats at High Tea on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m in Tulsa
- Eight (8) seats for London Bon Voyage preview on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Tulsa Ballet’s Studio K and post-show toast
- Four (4) premium seats at Made in America, Tulsa Ballet, at Royal Ballet, Linbury Theatre
- Four (4) tickets to Opening Night Reception on May 13 or Closing Night Dinner with Marcello Angelini, Daniela Buson, and leading dancers on May 17 (Limited number of tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Autographed commemorative print of Tulsa Ballet at Royal Ballet
- Recognition as Producing Sponsor on Tulsa Ballet website, Bon Voyage programs, London tour website, and all publicity and merchandise for the tour
GLOBAL SPONSOR | $10,000
- Six (6) seats at High Tea on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Tulsa
- Six (6) seats for London Bon Voyage preview on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 pm in Tulsa Ballet’s Studio K and post-show toast
- Two (2) premium seats at Made in America, Tulsa Ballet, at Royal Ballet, Linbury Theatre
- Two (2) tickets to Opening Night Reception on May 13 or Closing Night Dinner with Marcello Angelini, Daniela Buson, and leading dancers on May 17 (Limited number of tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Autographed commemorative print of Tulsa Ballet at Royal Ballet
- Recognition as Global Sponsor on Tulsa Ballet website, Bon Voyage programs, London tour website, and all publicity and merchandise for the tour.
DIRECTOR SPONSOR | $5,000
- Four (4) seats at High Tea on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Tulsa
- Four (4) seats for London Bon Voyage preview on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Tulsa Ballet’s Studio Kand post-show toast
- Two (2) premium seats at Made in America, at Royal Ballet, Linbury Theatre
- Two (2) tickets to Opening Night Reception on May 13 or Closing Night Dinner with Marcello Angelini, Daniela Buson, and leading dancers on May 17 (Limited number of tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Recognition as Director Sponsor on Tulsa Ballet website, Bon Voyage programs, London tour website, and all publicity and merchandise for the tour.
CHOREOGRAPHER SPONSOR | $3,000
- Four (4) seats at High Tea on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Tulsa
- Four (4) seats for London Bon Voyage preview on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Tulsa Ballet’s Studio K and post-show toast
- Two (2) premium seats at Made in America, Tulsa Ballet, at Royal Ballet, Linbury Theatre
- Two (2) tickets to Opening Night Reception on May 13 or Closing Night Dinner with Marcello Angelini, Daniela Buson, and leading dancers on May 17 (Limited number of tickets given on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Recognition as Choreographer Sponsor on Tulsa Ballet website, Bon Voyage programs, London tour website, and all publicity and merchandise for the tour.
DANCER SPONSOR | $1,000
- Two (2) seats at High Tea on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Tulsa
- Two (2) seats for London Bon Voyage preview on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in Tulsa Ballet’s Studio K and post-show toast
- Recognition as Dancer Sponsor on Tulsa Ballet website, Bon Voyage programs, London tour website, and all publicity and merchandise for the tour.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MADE IN AMERICA
Classical Symphony
by Yuri Possokhov
Divenire
by Nicolo Fonte
Remember Our Song
by Andy Blankenbuehler
The Made in America (in Italy) and From Ballet to Broadway (Germany) program showcases the evolution of American dance. Developed for Tulsa Ballet’s European tour, this selection highlights works created on American companies, two of which were commissioned for Tulsa Ballet.
The program opens with Classical Symphony by Yuri Possokhov, a dynamic fusion of European classical ballet with the speed, agility, and technical precision of American ballet. Divenire by Nicolo Fonte follows, featuring music by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, a piece originally created for Tulsa Ballet. The program concludes with Remember Our Song by renowned Broadway choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler, embodying the energy and entertainment of American dance. Together, these works reflect the diverse influences that define dance in America today.
ABOUT LINBURY THEATER
Tulsa Ballet is honored to perform on London’s most exciting stage: the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre. Recently redesigned as part of the Royal Opera House’s ambitious Open Up project, the Linbury has been transformed into the West End’s newest and most intimate state-of-the-art theatre.
Tulsa Ballet + Touring
Touring has become an integral part of Tulsa Ballet’s DNA, and we are proud to be the Official Cultural Ambassador for the State of Oklahoma by proclamation of Governor Brad Henry.
Understanding the importance of touring, both internally and for our city, state and region, Tulsa Ballet established a touring endowment meant to insure its ability to continue sharing the cultural accomplishments of our city with the world. We want to thank the Lou and Connie Miller Charitable Foundation for pledging to fully fund this program.
In 2023, Tulsa Ballet closed America’s oldest dance festival, Jacob’s Pillow, as the first company from Oklahoma to perform there. Prior to that, Tulsa Ballet’s most recent return to the international stage was in April 2019. The company gave six performances throughout Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, with a mixed repertory featuring works by Kurt Jooss, George Balanchine and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Tulsa Ballet has also toured to the Joyce Theater in NYC, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Croatia, Portugal, Serbia, and South Korea.
TBII + Touring
Tulsa Ballet is excited to offer a flexible and affordable way to bring professional dance to your community and encourage awareness of dance as an art form. We can help you custom design the perfect evening, or day, of dance for your audience.
For more information and booking, contact Artistic Operations Manager Sam Ryan today.
