Milwaukee Ballet Presents a Powerful Triple-Bill with Originals
Contemporary ballet returns to The Pabst Theater February 9-12 as Timothy O’Donnell stages final work as Resident Choreographer
Milwaukee, WI – January 19, 2023 – Milwaukee Ballet kicks off the second half of its 2022/23 Season of Timeless Tales with a contemporary program that includes two world premieres, an original score, and the revival of an audience favorite.
Originals runs February 9-12 and marks Milwaukee Ballet’s much-anticipated return to The Pabst Theater for the first time in three years. The program features work by three acclaimed and award-winning choreographers, each of whom is a past winner of the Company’s acclaimed biennial Genesis Choreographic Competition.
Winner of Milwaukee Ballet’s 2022 Genesis Choreographic Competition, Price Suddarth, returns to stage a new work that interprets internal tension and conflict, alongside a hauntingly beautiful original score by Alfonso Peduto. Internationally celebrated choreographer and 2007 Genesis winner Nelly van Bommel returns to Milwaukee to restage Gelem, Gelem, which premiered at The Pabst Theater in 2008. Timothy O’Donnell explores the teenage experience in a new piece set to the cult favorite music of Radiohead, in what will be his final work before leaving his role as Milwaukee Ballet Resident Choreographer.
“Tim is one of the most talented artists I have had the privilege to work with. There seems no end to his artistic abilities. Beyond his obvious talents as a choreographer, he is an accomplished dancer, actor, graphic artist, teacher, and mentor,” reflected Pink, “We wish him all the best and hope Milwaukee Ballet will, in some way, continue to be a part of his next adventure.”
“It has been my pleasure to perform and create work for this wonderful city over the past 13 years, and while it is time for me to say goodbye to Milwaukee Ballet, I leave with nothing but gratitude,” shared O’Donnell. “Milwaukee Ballet is a shining star in our city’s culture, and I am proud to have been a part of it. I look forward to maintaining a strong artistic connection with the Company and our wonderful dance community in the years to come.”
Performance Information
Originals runs February 9-12 at The Pabst Theater. Tickets start at $44 and are available for purchase via the Milwaukee Ballet Box Office at 414-902-2103 or online at milwaukeeballet.org.
The performance schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, February 9, 7:30 PM
- Friday, February 10, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, February 11, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, February 12, 1:30 PM
Milwaukee Ballet’s 2022/2023 Season of Timeless Tales is presented by Donald & Donna Baumgartner with support from United Performing Arts Fund, Wisconsin Arts Board, CAMPAC, Milwaukee Arts Board, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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