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Performance

Like Water for Chocolate

North American Premiere


Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Costa Mesa, California

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Like Water for ChocolateNorth American Premiere


Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Scenario by Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot
Inspired by the Book by Laura Esquivel
Music by Joby Talbot
Orchestrations by Ben Foskett
Sets and Costumes by Bob Crowley
Lighting by Natasha Katz
Video Design by Luke Halls
Music Consultant: Alondra de la Parra
Associate Costume Designer: Lynette Mauro
Costume Design Associate: Sukie Kirk
Associate Set Designer: Jaimie Todd
Associate Lighting Designer: Jonathan Goldman
Assistants to the Choreographer: Jason Fowler, Gregory Mislin, and Edward Watson


Running Time: 161 minutes

Nothing could be sweeter than the North American Premiere of Like Water for Chocolate. This full-length ballet created by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings the famous novel by Laura Esquivel to mouth-watering life.

Parental Advisory: This ballet contains mature themes and adult situations that may not be suitable for young children. Discretion is advised for children under the age of 13.