The mission of IBT is to expose east side audiences to the beauty and grandeur of Classical Ballet. In this age of technology live theatre may seem like an Old School concept - - we see it as a mind-expanding experience. Please consider joining us for this year’s performance of Don Quixote; a fiery tale of love, adventure and loss, sure to excite the senses.

BRAVADO! HEROISM! ROMANCE! ILLUSION!
These qualities suffuse the fanciful tale of Don Quixote – a brave Spanish Conquistador obsessed with medieval chivalry imagines himself to be a knight errant. Along with his faithful servant, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote searches for his mythical love, Lady Dulcinea. Marius Petipa choreographed this unusual ballet at the height of his career, and it premiered at the Bolshoi theatre in 1869. IBT honors the ballet in its traditional style. Vibrant costumes, and fiery Spanish flavor transform this implausible story into a richly entertaining and unforgettable experience.

Choreography by M. Petipa, A. Gorsky
Staged by Vera Altunina
Featuring the Music of Ludwig Minkus