The Kaplan New Works Series is a curated collection of fresh, world-premiere works from some of dance’s most sought-after choreographers. Staged in the intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center, the contemporary series is a perennial patron favorite.
Leap into the jazz age with the regional premiere of choreographer Septime Webre’s opulent The Great Gatsby at the Aronoff Center, November 7 – 15, 2025. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel, this production features stylish dancing, shocking scandals, and jazz music performed live.
Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker presented by Sheakley Family, will delight audiences at Music Hall, December 18 -28, 2025. Journey to the Land of Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince and make lasting family memories.
Experience the breathtaking romantic tragedy, Swan Lake at Music Hall, February 13 – 21, 2026. Hailed as one of the greatest ballets of all time, this production features virtuosic choreography after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, with additional choreography by Kirk Peterson and live music performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
The spring brings Director’s Vision: Liberty In Motion, A patriotic triple bill at the Aronoff Center, April 10 – 12, 2026. The production features works from choreographers George Balanchine, Justin Peck, and Claudia Schreier. George Balanchine, Justin Peck, and Claudia Schreier.
Peck’s The Times Are Racing draws inspiration from a variety of dance styles while matching Dan Deacon’s electronic score with youthful impulse and vigor. Schreier’s First Impulse is a neoclassical style rooted in contemporary ballet concepts. Balanchine’s Serenade is a milestone in the history of dance, as the first original ballet George Balanchine created in America.
‘Be brave, truthful, and unselfish.’ It’s the heartwarming story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy. A one-hour, narrated ballet at the Aronoff Center, April 16 – 19, 2026, Pinocchio features Cincinnati Ballet Second Company – CB2 dancers and young performers from the Otto M. Budig Academy. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos and more.
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