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<b>April 27, 2018</b></p>
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<u><span style="font-family:"Calibri Bold",serif">Contact: <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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Julia Dillard, Marketing Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
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julia@clevelandballet.org<o:p></o:p></p>
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216-320-9000 <o:p></o:p></p>
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Cleveland Ballet sells out premiere of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Bold",serif"><b>CLEVELAND, OH April 27, 2018:</b>
</span>Cleveland Ballet’s much-anticipated premiere of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">
Alice</i> is coming up, and is already completely sold-out.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Choreographed by Tony Award nominated choreographer Margo Sappington, this original production re-imagines the Lewis Caroll’s classic tale as a ballet set in a balle-epoch inspired circus ring.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>The show is set to an eclectic original score, including live music by string quartet Opus 216 plus accompanied by an accordion and trumpet player.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>The dancers will perform in an open set that allows the audience to witness characters transform, designed by Cameron Caley Michalak.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Finally, with lighting design by Bob Steinek, fanticiful costumes by Sam Meredith and Natasha Guruleva and of course incredible dancing from Cleveland Ballet’s wonderful cast, this show is sure to be memorable!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe comments, “We are so proud and excited to have two sold out performances of Cleveland Ballet’s World premiere production of ‘Alice.’<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Choreography by the one and only Margo Sappington, this production is phenomenal!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>In only 3 years Cleveland Ballet has become well known, not only in Cleveland but in the nation and around the globe!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Very proud of our artists, staff and supporters.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>THANK YOU CLEVELAND!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Members of the media are invited to an open rehearsal for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">
Alice</i> on Friday May 4<sup>th</sup>, 1pm-3pm at State Theatre Rehearsal Halls in Playhouse Square.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Tony Award nominated choreographer Margo Sappington, Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe and Executive staff will be present and available for interviews, along with company dancers.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Open rehearsal will be held at Red Hall Studio in Playhouse Square, on May 4<sup>th</sup> from 1pm-3pm.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Light refreshments will be served.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">You will need to enter through the State Theatre Stage Door located at 1650 Chester Ave. Cleveland OH 44114.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Bold",serif">Media professionals are invited to schedule interviews with Margo Sappington or Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe.</span>
</b>Please contact Cleveland Ballet 216-320-9000 x102 and speak with Maureen Basista to schedule times or for more company-related information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information on our world premiere of <span style="font-family:"Calibri Italic",serif">
Alice </span>at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square on Friday, May 11<sup>th</sup> at 8pm and Saturday, May 12<sup>th</sup> at 11am., visit our website
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<span class="Hyperlink1">www.clevelandballet.org</span></a> or playhousesquare.org to purchase tickets ($25-$69).
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information on Cleveland Ballet, visit clevelandballet.org, or call 216-320-9000
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