15-16 Season Includes Three New Ballets
Direct from Moscow
Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live
Present Four 2015-16 Season Performances from Russia’s Leading
Dance Company in Select U.S. Cinemas
Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live proudly announce
the new 2015-16 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema season in select
U.S. cinemas beginning this October. Four performances, including
three new productions, will be screened as Sunday matinees at 12:55
p.m. local time (captured live earlier the same day from
Moscow).
Opening the season on October 11 is one of the greatest romantic
ballets of all time, GISELLE, followed by George
Balanchine’s opulent JEWELS (recorded) on November 15
starring the celebrated young prodigy Olga Smirnova in Diamonds.
John Neumeier’s tragic masterpiece, THE LADY OF THE
CAMELLIAS -- which only recently entered the Bolshoi’s
repertoire to incredible success -- will be performed on December
6, followed by Jean-Cristophe Maillot’s brand new production of
Shakespeare’s comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, created
specially for the Bolshoi, on January 24, 2016. The series trailer,
starring some of the world’s most celebrated dancers including
Maria Alexandrova, Vlad Lantratov, Evgenia Obraztsova, Nina
Kaptsova and Semyon Chudin, can be seen here.
Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and
at www.FathomEvents.com. The events will be presented in select
U.S. movie theaters across the country through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and
prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change).
“Fathom Events is pleased to bring a second season of the
Bolshoi Ballet to cinemas. The company’s world-class performances
are truly works of art mixed with pure athleticism. The additional
behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the artists give
audiences an unfiltered look into the world of a Bolshoi Ballet
dancer,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli
Frueh-Owens.
The Bolshoi Theatre is one of the world’s greatest stages
boasting a company of over 250 dancers including international
stars such as Svetlana Zakharova, David Hallberg, Maria
Alexandrova, Evgenia Obraztsova, Olga Smirnova, Artem Ovcharenko,
Vladislav Lantratov, Semyon Chudin and Denis Rodkin.
“The unparalleled Bolshoi Ballet performances showcase the top
dancers currently on stage globally, and we are very proud to
continue our work with the company this season,” said Julie
Borchard-Young, co-President of BY Experience. “The Bolshoi
Ballet’s peerless performances will continue to captivate cinema
audiences.”
Giselle – Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. local
time
New Production
The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man
she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she
joins the wilis, vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and
condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. This treasure of
romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical
repertoire, touching upon the great romantic themes: a doomed love
affair ending in tragedy, a dive into fantasy and ultimate
redemption through the power of love. The Bolshoi is renowned for
its intimate and emotionally intense interpretation of this beloved
drama.
Jewels – Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at 12:55 p.m. local
time
This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the
famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue,
celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St.
Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone. With this first
abstract ballet, Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty
to the three dance schools that had forged his style; each
represented by a contrasting jewel: emerald, ruby and diamond.
Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy Balanchine’s visually
captivating work, as the Bolshoi is the only company authorized by
the Balanchine Trust to film and broadcast his masterpiece.
Starring Olga Smirnova, Semyon Chudin, Vladislav Lantratov, Anna
Tikhomirova, Ekaterina Krysanova, and the Bolshoi Corps de
Ballet.
The Lady of the Camellias – Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 at 12:55
p.m. local time
New Production
A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with
Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian
high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to
win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her
indulgent life. The Bolshoi breathes new life into John Neumeier's
tragic masterpiece, inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel and
accompanied by Chopin's exquisite score. This production assumes a
new emotional and dramatic texture that only the Bolshoi’s dancers
can deliver. “Neumeier’s character-rich ballet has found a company
that is equal to its challenges” – Financial Times.
The Taming of the Shrew – Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at 12:55
p.m. local time
New Production
Many suitors dream of marrying the lovely and docile Bianca,
including Luciento. However her father will not let anyone marry
her before her elder sister, the ill-tempered shrew Katharina, is
herself married. French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot lands
a coup with his adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy tailored
specifically to the Bolshoi dancers, and achieves a magnetic two
hours of breathtaking, nonstop dance unlike any other, portraying
the Bolshoi’s audacity and energy in a completely new way. This new
production was staged exclusively for the Bolshoi and cannot be
seen anywhere else.
For artwork/photos related to Bolshoi Ballet 2015-16 Season,
visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative
entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind
entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include
live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the
performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy
series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring
entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with
audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes audiences
behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate
entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV,
LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:
RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United
States. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network
(“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America,
bringing live events to 820 locations in 177 Designated Market
Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit
www.fathomevents.com.
About Bolshoi Ballet
The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, one of the greatest music and
dance stages in the world, was founded in 1776 and to this day
remains a spearhead of Russian culture. With more than 250 dancers,
the Bolshoi Ballet is one of the largest and most celebrated ballet
companies in the world. Its annual repertoire of up to 30 titles
per year includes classical masterpieces, rare productions and
outstanding works by the most famous contemporary choreographers.
Moreover, thanks to its school, the Bolshoi keeps the revered
tradition of classical ballet alive through new generations of
talented young dancers. For the 5th season, the Bolshoi Ballet will
continue to open its doors and allow viewers across the world to
attend their outstanding performances in over 1,000 cinemas
internationally.
About BY Experience
BY Experience kicked off the digital revolution of live
events to movie theaters and other locations globally with David
Bowie’s 2003 Reality album launch and since then, over 22 million
tickets have been sold worldwide for cinema events BY Experience
has distributed globally. Current cinema series credits:
Distribution Representative, The Met: Live in HD (Worldwide; since
2006), the U.K.’s National Theatre Live (Ex-UK; since 2009),
Bolshoi Ballet (North America; since 2014), Stratford Festival HD
(Ex-Canada, since 2014). Additionally, BY Experience has executive
produced and/or distributed several diverse programs for cinema
including numerous rock concerts, radio programs, fine art
exhibits, and other special content events. BY Experience
distributes to over 60 countries, to over 2,000 movie screens.
www.byexperience.net.
About Pathé Live
Pathé Live, a Gaumont-Pathé subsidiary since 2008, is the
European leader in the distribution of alternative programs in
cinemas. Its network is rapidly expanding and now counts more than
130 cinemas venues in France and over 1000 venues around the world.
Thanks to its unique system of high definition and video
transmission by satellite, Pathé Live is able to deliver high
quality live and recorded events everywhere across the globe.
Pathé Live has, over the years, been providing a wide variety of
programs such as operas, ballets, concerts, exhibitions and has
also been a pioneer in the broadcast of 3D live shows. Pathé Live
is the distributor of the Met Live in HD in France and
Switzerland.
Pathé Live has also been producing and distributing the Bolshoi
Ballet shows since 2010 live or near live in 1000 cinemas across
the world and will launch with the new 2015-2016 season, its 6th
Bolshoi Ballet in cinemas season. These shows, specifically shot
for the big screen with 5.1 sound and 10 HD cameras, will continue
to provide a unique opportunity for the audience to experience an
unprecedented proximity with the artists and enjoy a unique look
behind the scenes of the most renowned ballet company in the
world.
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Fathom EventsJessica Hanus,
720-262-2753jhanus@fathomevents.comorBY ExperienceDianna
Mesion, 917-829-0344Dianna@byexperience.net