With 50 dancers from around the world, the International Ballet Stars will present the classic ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” at the Miller Theater Jan. 10, 2026.
“The Sleeping Beauty is not just a ballet — it’s a living fairytale that reminds us of the beauty, strength, and hope found in love,” said Artem Yachmennikov, Artistic Director of the International Ballet Stars’ tour, and former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Theatre, San Francisco Ballet and Dutch National Ballet.
International Ballet Stars’ production features 50 dancers, 200 handcrafted costumes and hand-painted sets to tell the classic story of Princess Aurora from her christening and the wicked curse of Carabosse to her century-long slumber and awakening by true love’s kiss, according to a news release.
“Every detail—from the exquisite costumes to the intricate choreography— is designed to captivate audiences and honor the grandeur of classical ballet in its purest form,” the news release said.
This production features the choreography of Marius Petipa with the score of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. “The Sleeping Beauty” was the first collaboration between Petipa and Tchaikovsky. The ballet was performed in 1890 followed by “The Nutcracker” in 1892 and “Swan Lake” in 1895.
“When creating this production, our goal was to immerse audiences in a world of grace and magic,” said Tour Producer Michael Art. “Every scene is a masterpiece of movement and emotion, designed to inspire wonder in audiences of all ages.”
“The Sleeping Beauty” is part of the 2025–2026 North American Tour, which also includes “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker,” with more than 150 performances across the U.S. and Canada from November 2025 through May 2026.
“The Sleeping Beauty” will be at 7 p.m. For tickets, go here.
Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards, is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award and was named Augusta Magazine’s best local writer in 2024 and 2025. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
