"Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty": The Russian National Ballet Theatre Comes to Israel

The grand productions of the Russian National Ballet Theatre, under the direction of ballet legend Vyacheslav Gordeev, are coming to Israel for a series of performances featuring two of the most beloved masterpieces of classical ballet: "Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty". Two massive productions performed by the theater's first-cast stars, combining the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian ballet tradition, magnificent sets, spectacular costumes, and virtuoso performances.

Swan Lake:

The work most identified with the world of classical ballet returns to the stage in a full and magnificent production. The tragic love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who was turned into a swan by a sorcerer's spell, is given new life in Gordeev's interpretation, which bridges classical Russian ballet tradition with contemporary stage power. Swan Lake is the most popular show in the theater's repertoire. Tchaikovsky's music, classical choreography, and the demanding double role of Odette and Odile have made this piece one of the summits of ballet art.
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Direction: Vyacheslav Gordeev, Choreography: Lev Ivanov, Alexander Gorsky, Marius Petipa, and Vyacheslav Gordeev.

Sleeping Beauty:

Charles Perrault's famous fairy tale takes the stage in a rich and spectacular version, telling the story of the power of true love and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Since its historic premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1890, "Sleeping Beauty" has been considered one of the most complete and challenging works in the classical repertoire and has even been dubbed "the encyclopedia of classical dance." Gordeev's production is based on the original libretto by Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa. For this production, he was awarded the Western European Association of Promoters' award for the most grandiose production of the year 2000. Alongside Tchaikovsky's music and Petipa's choreography, the production presents a legendary world of magnificent sets, ornate costumes, and performances by the first-cast dancers. Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Direction: Vyacheslav Gordeev, Choreography: Marius Petipa, Vyacheslav Gordeev, and Fyodor Lopukhov.

Vyacheslav Gordeev and the Russian National Ballet Theatre:

Vyacheslav Gordeev, formerly a principal dancer and star of the Bolshoi Theatre, has dedicated his life to the art of ballet as a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. In 1992, he was awarded the title of "Choreographer of the Year" and later received a special award from Maurice Béjart. The theater under his management enjoys international recognition and performs for audiences worldwide. The company was named "Best Ballet Company in Europe" by the Western European Association of Promoters, and in Germany, it won the "Golden Ticket" after over one hundred thousand spectators attended its performances during a single tour.

Performances will take place in: Ashdod, Beer Sheva, Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Modi'in, Karmiel, Ma'alot-Tarshiha, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Kiryat Motzkin, and Herzliya.

"Swan Lake"
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"Sleeping Beauty"
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October 20 to November 4, 2026
Ticket prices: 205 to 365 NIS

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Full Performance Schedule:

Swan Lake

October 21 | Wed | 19:00 | Modi'in Maccabim Reut Cultural Center | Modi'in

October 23 | Fri | 17:30 | Performing Arts Center | Beer Sheva

October 25 | Sun | 20:00 | Meir Nitzan Cultural and Arts Center | Rishon LeZion

October 28 | Wed | 20:00 | Narkon Cultural Center | Karmiel

October 30 | Fri | 20:00 | Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University | Tel Aviv–Yafo

November 1 | Sun | 20:00 | Jerusalem Theatre | Jerusalem

November 2 | Mon | 20:00 | Petah Tikva Cultural Center | Petah Tikva

November 3 | Tue | 20:00 | Kiryat Motzkin Theatre | Kiryat Motzkin

Sleeping Beauty

October 20 | Tue | 17:30 | Performing Arts Center | Ashdod

October 23 | Fri | 13:00 | Performing Arts Center | Beer Sheva

October 25 | Sun | 17:00 | Meir Nitzan Cultural and Arts Center | Rishon LeZion

October 26 | Mon | 17:30 | Municipal Cultural Center | Rehovot

October 29 | Thu | 18:00 | Ma'alot-Tarshiha Cultural Center | Ma'alot-Tarshiha

October 30 | Fri | 17:00 | Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University | Tel Aviv–Yafo

October 31 | Sat | 18:00 | Rappaport Center | Haifa

November 1 | Sun | 17:00 | Jerusalem Theatre | Jerusalem

November 4 | Wed | 17:00 | Herzliya Performing Arts Center | Herzliya

(Photo: Swan Lake. Photography: M. Logvinov)