For Immediate Release

December 13, 2010

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THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF RUSSIA PRESENTS "SWAN LAKE"

AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
FOR THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY FEBRUARY 4 – 5, 2011

CHICAGO - The State Ballet Theatre of Russia brings the world’s most beloved ballet,
“Swan Lake,” to glorious life for one weekend only Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E
Congress Pkwy. Hailed by the New York Times as “full of enchantment,” this company
of distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to
countries throughout the world. Tickets start at $30 and are available at
ticketmaster.com/auditorium or by calling (800) 982-2787.

The classic “Swan Lake” has charmed audiences since its St. Petersburg premiere in
1895 and is considered the embodiment of “Russian Ballet.” Set to Tchaikovsky’s
magnificent score, with choreography by M. Petipa and L. Ivanov, the ballet tells the
timeless story of a young prince named Siegfried who falls in love with Odette, a
princess who takes human form at night but each morning is turned into a swan by the
evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. In this consummate tale of love conquering all, the spell
may only be broken if a prince pledges eternal fidelity to her.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia is the touring company of The Voronezh State Opera
and Ballet Theatre, which has origins in the 16th century and was re-founded in 1961.
This company has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout the
world. With a company of 65 dancers, the theater’s repertoire includes work by both
classical and modern Russian composers, including “Swan Lake,” “The Sleeping Beauty,”
“Cinderella,” “The Nutcracker,” “Giselle,” “Don Quixote,” “Le Sylphide,”
“Scheherazade,” “Gavalry Halt,” “The Stone Flower,” “1001 Nights,” “Carmen”-suite,
“Cipollino,” “Doctor Aubolit,” “Francesca di Rimini” and “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai.”
Its performances are relatively new to U.S. audiences, as the company first graced
American stages in 2006. The Director of the Company is Honored Artist of Russia Igor

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Feb. 4 – 5, 2011
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Nepomnyashchy and the Artistic Director of the Ballet is Lyudmila Sycheva.

“Swan Lake” will be performed Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 5 at 2 and
8 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are $30 - $87 and are available at
www.ticketmaster.com/auditorium, by calling (800) 982-2787 or in-person at the
Auditorium Theatre Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.

This event is part of The Soviet Arts Experience (October 2010-January 2012), a Chicago-
wide showcase of works created under (and in response to) the Politburo of the Soviet
Union. Visit www.SovietArtsExperience.org for a full schedule of events.

“Swan Lake” is also part of the Auditorium Theatre’s 2010-2011 season subscription
series. For more information or to purchase a subscription or group tickets call (312)
431-2357 or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org.

2010-2011 season packages currently available include:

2010-2011 International Dance Series –The State Ballet Theatre of Russia in “Swan
Lake,” River North Chicago Dance Company, Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg in “Don
Quixote, or Fantasies of a Madman” and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. (Add-on
available: “Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah,” the Auditorium’s popular
annual musical celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy.)

Family Series – Patrons may choose at least 2 from the following: “Too Hot to Handel:
The Jazz-Gospel Messiah” (Sunday, January 16 at 3 p.m.); The State Ballet Theatre of
Russia in “Swan Lake” (Saturday, February 5 at 2 p.m.) or Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theatre (Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.).

Flex Package – Choose at least two shows from all offerings. Flex Package price starts as
low as $54 for two performances. Subscribers receive a 10% discount for two shows,
15% for three shows, 20% for four shows, and 25% for five or more shows.

About the Auditorium Theatre’s Family Series

ATRU’s Family Series is designed specifically to awaken children’s interest in live
performance and plant the seed for developing an appreciation of the arts. This unique
opportunity allows patrons to receive a free children’s subscription with the purchase of

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any full-price adult subscription package. This special offer expires on Friday, February
4, 2011. This year’s Family Series encompasses an eclectic mix of dance and music
offerings, and includes “Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah,” The State Ballet
Theatre of Russia in “Swan Lake” and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Patrons may
choose at least two of the aforementioned shows. Each family performance is followed
by a question and answer session with members of the shows’ artistic teams. This
interactive experience can dramatically change the impact of the performing arts on its
viewers, and with the involvement of families it can also empower youth to express
themselves.

About the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is
an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in
international, cultural and community programming to Chicago, and to the continued
restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre. The
Auditorium Theatre is generously supported by the Illinois Arts Council, CityArts,
American Airlines and the Palmer House Hilton. For more information about
programming, volunteer and donor opportunities or theater tours, call (312) 922-2110
or visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

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