See “ballet’s most famous romantic comedy.” Ballet Northwest presents Coppelia at the Washington Center over Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. Coppelia is fun for all ages, and proof that there is family-friendly ballet beyond The Nutcracker. The production by Ballet Northwest is both charming and funny, with beautiful fairytale sets.
The three-act ballet tells the story of Swanhilda and Franz in a small Norwegian village. Toymaker Dr. Coppelius tries to bring his beloved doll Coppelia to life, Franz falls in love with the doll, and chaos and comedy ensue when Swanhilda pretends to be Coppelia.
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