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Events
Don Quixote
July 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Metropolitan Opera House
New York, New York
Don Quixote
Choreography by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky
Staged by Susan Jaffe and Susan Jones
Music by Ludwig Minkus
Arranged by Jack Everly
Additional Music by Isaac Albéniz
Arranged by David Carp
Scenery and Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Natasha Katz
Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ sweeping tale of romance and chivalry, this classic ballet features the misadventures of the titular knight-errant of la Mancha and his devoted squire, Sancho Panza. These beloved characters are positively heroic when it comes to aiding the spirited maiden Kitri and her charming amour. From the bravura dancing of the fiery toreador Espada to the colorful caravan of gypsies, the stage explodes with one show-stopping performance after another in this feast of choreographic fireworks.