Studio Series

A new, immersive series bringing audiences closer to the creative process. The inaugural edition presents George Balanchine’s Who Cares?, set to Gershwin’s music, in partnership with the University of Manitoba.

September 24–27, 2026

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Location

RWB Founders’ Studio; Desautels Theatre

Run Time

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Program

Price starts at

$40

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Overview

Step inside the RWB Founders’ Studio for an intimate, immersive performance experience. The inaugural Studio Series offers audiences a unique window into the artistry behind ballet, bringing them closer to choreography, music, and storytelling than ever before.

This season, experience George Balanchine’s Who Cares?, set to the irresistible rhythms of George Gershwin, including beloved classics such as The Man I Love, My One and Only, and I Got Rhythm. Presented in partnership with the University of Manitoba, the performances highlight the nuanced interplay between dancers and musicians in a small, intimate setting.

Whether at Studio 116 at RWB or Desautels Concert Hall at the UofM, this series invites ballet and music lovers to connect with the creative process in a fresh, engaging way, redefining how audiences experience the beauty and energy of live performance.

Dates & Times

Doors open an hour before curtain. We highly recommend arriving then to soak in the atmosphere before the curtain rises.

Single tickets go on sale this summer, but subscribers enjoy early access to seats.

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

7:30 pm

RWB Founders' Studio

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Fri, Sep 25, 2026

7:30 pm

RWB Founders' Studio

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Sat, Sep 26, 2026

7:30 pm

RWB Founders' Studio

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Sun, Sep 27, 2026

7:30 pm

Desautels Theatre

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Creative Team

Who Cares? Choreography

Who Cares? Music

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