Coppélia – November 24 and 25
Coppélia
The State Ballet of Rhode Island, Celebrates Season 64 at the beautiful McVinney Auditorium in Providence!
November 24 & 25 at 2pm: Reunite- See Friends, See Family, See Ballet! Kick off your holiday season with a RI tradition, Herci Marsden’s COPPELIA, a witty and enchanting love story with a toy shop of dancing dolls and a dash of magic. With the beautiful music of Leo Delibes, follow a feisty Swanhilda as she makes believe she is the Coppelia doll that comes to life.
SBRI’s cultural treasure COPPELIA, is a ballet that will tickle you with laughter and entertain you as it has entertained audiences for more than 150 years. At this family friendly show, all patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for entry.
Friday 2pm Matinee: Come 1 hour before the Show for a drink, cocktail & specialty souvenirs.
Saturday 12:45pm Before Matinee Sure to amaze and impact your child, “Tea Time in the Toy Shop” is a wonderful opportunity for children to meet & greet the cast while enjoying tea time delights, souvenirs and a backstage tour with an on stage photo opportunity.
$15 for adults & $10 for kids. Reservation required in advance by call 401-334-2560. (2pm matinee tickets not included)

SBRI is dedicated to expanding accessibility to the arts. With the support of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, we are able to offer two “Pay What You Can” events this season.
Coppelia – November 21 – 10AM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – March 15 – 10AM
Call or email to reserve your seats:
401 – 334 – 2560
INFO@STATEBALLET.COM
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SBRI is a non profit 501C3 Civic Classical Ballet Company
State Ballet has been awarded a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through the Rhode Island Culture, Humanities, and Arts Recovery Grant (RI CHARG) program. This program was made possible thanks to the National Endowment for the Arts, via funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Brae Crest
School of Ballet
The official school of
The State Ballet of Rhode Island
Brae Crest School of Ballet offers year round programs for all ages and levels of experience.
Classes are taught in ballet technique, pointe, character, pas de deux, ballet variations. Class levels are scheduled for pre-primary, beginners, intermediate, advanced and professional.
52 Sherman Ave. Lincoln, RI 02865
Call 401-334-2560 for your one on one appointment today.
63rd Anniversary Book
Take the opportunity to view our 63rd Anniversary Souvenir Book. The book features information on the company’s history, our dancers, repetoire and much more.
You can also explore the State Ballet of Rhode Island’s “Historic Pointes” section that highlights accomplishments as far back as November 19, 1960. This is when the State Ballet of Rhode Island had it’s premiere performance in Rhode Island at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
The book is also available at our performances. To purchase tickets to our upcoming performance of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland you can use the links to individual performances on the main page.