Overview

One of the most beloved classical ballets ever created, Giselle is a tale of young love, betrayal, and redemption that has captivated audiences for nearly two centuries. Set in the idyllic Rhineland, this Romantic Era masterpiece tells the story of an innocent village girl named Giselle, whose heart is broken when the nobleman she loves is revealed to be engaged to another. Consumed by grief, she dies—and rises again as one of the Wilis, the ghostly spirits of betrayed maidens who “dance men to their doom.” But Giselle’s love endures, and in the moonlit second act, her spirit intervenes to save her beloved from their merciless grasp.  

With a lush score by Adolphe Adam, evocative choreography rooted in Romantic tradition, and an ethereal corps de ballet of Wilis in flowing white tulle, Giselle is both a visceral emotional journey and a breathtaking spectacle of classical dance that lingers long after the final curtain. 
 
CHOREOGRAPHY | Jean Coralli & Jules Perrot 
MUSIC | Adolphe Adam 
COSTUME DESIGN | David Heuvel 
SET DESIGN | Peter Cazalet  
LIGHTING DESIGN | Tony Tucci 
LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT | Austin Symphony Orchestra