A High Spirited Ballet Adventure

A worthy season closer, Manassas Ballet presents the classic story of one man and his incredible adventure as he sets out to become a knight at the ripe old age of 50. A vibrant and playful tale set to Ludwig Minkus wonderful score, it's time to saddle up the donkey and dream the impossible dream with Don Quixote!

What Is The Story?

Based on Miguel de Cervantes classic novel 'Don Quixote de la Mancha', the ballet uses the spice of Spanish folk dances, jaw-dropping and technically demanding movements, spirited music, and a sense of theatricality to illustrate episodes from the tale about an old man who becomes a knight errant. After he reads one too many fairy tales about damsels in distress and medieval romance, Quixote sets out on an adventure with his faithful and slightly saner sidekick, Sancho Panza, drawing much ridicule and infamy as he attempts to woo and bring honor to the lady of his dreams, Dulcinea.