April 27, 2018 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julia Dillard, Marketing Manager julia@clevelandballet.org 216-320-9000 Cleveland Ballet sells out premiere of Alice on May 11 and 12. CLEVELAND, OH April 27, 2018: Cleveland Ballet’s much-anticipated premiere of Alice is coming up, and is already completely sold-out. 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. 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. The dancers will perform in an open set that allows the audience to witness characters transform, designed by Cameron Caley Michalak. 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! 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.’ Choreography by the one and only Margo Sappington, this production is phenomenal! In only 3 years Cleveland Ballet has become well known, not only in Cleveland but in the nation and around the globe! Very proud of our artists, staff and supporters. THANK YOU CLEVELAND! Members of the media are invited to an open rehearsal for Alice on Friday May 4th, 1pm-3pm at State Theatre Rehearsal Halls in Playhouse Square. Tony Award nominated choreographer Margo Sappington, Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe and Executive staff will be present and available for interviews, along with company dancers. Open rehearsal will be held at Red Hall Studio in Playhouse Square, on May 4th from 1pm-3pm. Light refreshments will be served. You will need to enter through the State Theatre Stage Door located at 1650 Chester Ave. Cleveland OH 44114. Media professionals are invited to schedule interviews with Margo Sappington or Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe. Please contact Cleveland Ballet 216-320-9000 x102 and speak with Maureen Basista to schedule times or for more company-related information. For more information on our world premiere of Alice at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square on Friday, May 11th at 8pm and Saturday, May 12th at 11am., visit our website www.clevelandballet.org<http://www.clevelandballet.org/> or playhousesquare.org to purchase tickets ($25-$69). For more information on Cleveland Ballet, visit clevelandballet.org, or call 216-320-9000 Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.