The Sleeping Beauty
October 15 – 18, 2026
Dr. Phillips Center • Steinmetz Hall
Showtimes
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Thursday, October 15
7:30 p.m. -
Friday, October 16
7:30 p.m. -
Saturday, October 17
2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. -
Sunday, October 18
2 p.m.
Details
Venue
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
Runtime
2 hours, 30 minutes
One 20-minute intermission
Choreographer
Christopher Stowell
Score
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Live Orchestra
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Description
Currently Available As Part of a Subscription
This show is currently only available via a season ticket package. Secure your seats to the entire 2026-2027 Orlando Ballet subscription now.
Featuring live orchestration with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
A timeless fairy tale of love, magic, and destiny, The Sleeping Beauty enchants audiences with sweeping romance and dazzling choreography.
At the christening of Princess Aurora, joy fills King Florestan’s court as benevolent fairies bestow gifts of beauty, grace, and kindness upon the newborn child. The celebration is shattered by the dramatic arrival of the wicked fairy Carabosse, enraged at not being invited. In vengeance, she casts a terrible curse: on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Before despair takes hold, the compassionate Lilac Fairy intervenes, softening the curse. Aurora will not die, but instead fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years—awakened only by true love’s kiss.
Years later, at her sixteenth birthday celebration, Aurora is surrounded by admirers and suitors. Amid the festivities, a mysterious figure slips her a bouquet concealing a spindle. The curse is fulfilled, and Aurora collapses. As sorrow sweeps through the court, the Lilac Fairy casts a powerful spell, placing the entire kingdom under enchantment and cloaking the palace in a forest of thorns and blossoms.
A century passes. Prince Florimund, longing for an ideal love, encounters the Lilac Fairy, who reveals a vision of the sleeping princess. Captivated, he journeys through the enchanted forest to find her. With a kiss, he breaks the spell, awakening Aurora and restoring life to the kingdom.
The story culminates in a joyous wedding celebration, where beloved fairy-tale characters gather in a grand display of pageantry and dance. With love triumphant over darkness, Aurora and Florimund’s union ushers in harmony, hope, and a radiant future.
Enhance Your Performance with a VIP Experience
Make your performance even more enjoyable with a Sleeping Beauty VIP Package. VIP Packages include premium seating, a signed commemorative poster, one cocktail or sparkling beverage, and a snack cup to enjoy during the performance. Simply select an eligible seat and choose the VIP price level for an enhanced night at the ballet.
Family Friendly Performance
Saturday, Oct 17 at 2 PM
Enjoy a welcoming and flexible experience for families, including relaxed re-entry throughout the show. Arrive early to enjoy whimsical pre-show activities such as family-friendly crafts, Sleeping Beauty story time, an interactive dance class, whimsical face painting, and themed photo opportunities—all designed to spark joy and create magical memories for young audience members.
Principal Casting
To be announced.
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About Our Venue
Steinmetz Hall is Orlando Ballet’s official performance home and one of the world’s most acoustically perfect spaces. This one-of-a-kind multiform theater transforms in shape, seating and sound to accommodate a variety of art forms and events, ensuring an exceptional experience for audiences. Located at the world-renowned Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall was named one of the 11 most beautiful theaters in the world by Architectural Digest in 2023. It welcomes local, national and international artists for performances that can be enjoyed, making it a premier destination for the world’s most revered and relevant performers.
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Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to experience our art at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts as well as Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre.
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Tickets
All guests must have a ticket to enter Dr. Phillips Center. Theater policy requires that children must be at least two years of age or older.
Verify Curtain Time
Verify the curtain time printed on your Dr. Phillips Center performance ticket. All shows begin on time and latecomers will be held in the lobby until an appropriate seating time.
Box Office and Will Call
The Dr. Phillips Center Box Office opens two hours before curtain to assist guests in person. Please bring your photo ID if picking up at Will Call or requesting a reprint of tickets. Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre Patron Services Representatives are available by phone Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (407) 418-9828.
Health and Safety
Please be considerate of fellow attendees and refrain from attending if you’re feeling unwell, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Accessibility
Dr. Phillips Center strives to be accessible to the entire community. If you require unique accommodations for your visit, contact (407) 992-1754 or guestservices@drphillipscenter.org. For more about accessibility options at the Dr. Phillips Center, visit the Dr. Phillips Center website.
Food and Beverage
Beverages and light snacks are available on all tiers of the Dr. Phillips Center lobby prior to performances and during intermission. Food and beverages are welcome inside Steinmetz Hall.
Nearest ATM
The nearest ATM to Dr. Phillips Center is at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, located on Orange Avenue. There is no ATM located at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre.
No Smoking
Smoking and E-Cigarettes are not permitted inside the building. An usher or security guard can direct you to the designated smoking areas.
No Recording
Photography and recording of performances is strictly prohibited. Doing so may result in the confiscation of equipment or removal from the theater.
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Steinmetz Hall is home for all Orlando Ballet Main Stage performances, located at 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801.
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre is home to Uncorked. It is located at 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Pre-paid and valet parking are available for purchase through Dr. Phillips Center. You may also park in a nearby parking garage. For more information, visit the Dr. Phillips Center website.
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
Parking at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre is extremely limited. Self-parking is available on surrounding streets. You may also park in a nearby parking garage.
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