Stravinsky Stories
A dynamic double bill that reimagines Stravinsky’s iconic compositions. The Fairy’s Kiss by Alexei Ratmansky is paired with a bold new Firebird created by Houston Thomas.
October 8–11, 2026
Details
Location
Centennial Concert Hall
Run Time
Genre
Story Ballet, Contemporary & Classical
Price starts at
$45
Presenting Sponsor
Richardson Foundation
performance
Overview
The season opens with a thrilling double bill celebrating the genius of Igor Stravinsky, one of the 20th century’s most innovative composers. The Fairy’s Kiss, choreographed by internationally acclaimed Alexei Ratmansky, brings a contemporary perspective to Stravinsky’s enchanting music, blending precision, elegance, and drama.
Complementing it is a bold, fresh interpretation of Firebird, choreographed by rising talent Houston Thomas.
Together, these works showcase the vitality of Stravinsky’s scores while exploring the creative voices shaping ballet today. Audiences are invited to witness a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation, in a program that underscores RWB’s commitment to theatrical storytelling, choreographic excellence, and the fearless reinvention of classical repertoire for contemporary audiences.
Dates & Times
Doors open an hour before curtain. We highly recommend arriving then to soak in the atmosphere before the curtain rises.
what people are saying
The Fairy’s Kiss feels like skillful, page-turning prose that opens in each scene into different forms of poetry.
The New York Times
Reviewing The Fairy’s Kiss
Creative Team
Alexei Ratmansky
The Fairy's Kiss Choreography
Igor Stravinsky
Music
Jérôme Kaplan
The Fairy's Kiss Set & Costume Design
James F. Ingalls
The Fairy's Kiss Lighting Design
Houston Thomas
Firebird Choreography
Kinsun Chan
Firebird Set, Costume, & Lighting Design
About the Ballets
Premiered in 2017 with Miami City Ballet. A one-act homage to Tchaikovsky, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Ice-Maiden. Set to Igor Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss (1928).
A new creation commissioned for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, premiering in 2026. Set to Igor Stravinsky’s The Fire Bird (1910).
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Arts Partner
Live Music Benefactor
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