June 19, 2026

Sleeping Beauty Ballet Dances into Traverse City

March 22, 2025

The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre brings a new classical interpretation of The Sleeping Beauty to Dennos Museum’s Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City. Follow the life of Princess Aurora, from her christening to her 16th birthday, along with the curse placed on her, all the way to her big wedding celebration. Produced by artistic director Thomas Morrell and company manager Marleigh Bucenell, performances take place at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, April 5, and 2pm on Sunday, April 6. Tickets: $12-$25 + fees. mynorthtickets.com/organizations/northwest-michigan-ballet-theatre

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