Calling all lovers, Orlando Ballet brings U.S. premiere of ‘Casanova’ to the Steinmetz

The Orlando Ballet’s 2023-2024 season — also their half-century season — ends with an, ahem, bang this week with the U.S. premiere of Casanova.

Award-winning choreographer Kenneth Tindall’s production based on the life of infamous lover Giacomo Casanova — originally staged by the London Ballet — comes to our shores due to an innovative partnership between the Orlando Ballet, Colorado Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet.

Everything in this ballet is big and opulent: Venetian masquerades, period costumes, bold choreography and guest conductor Julian Pellicano leading the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Orlando Ballet Artistic director Jorden Morris, in point of fact, promises a production “sinfully rich with the forbidden.” There’s even a mature content advisory! Beware, dance fans; you will get the vapors.

Thursday-Sunday, May 16-19, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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This article appears in May 15-21, 2024.