Marigny Opera Ballet 2025-2026 Season Subscriptions

The Marigny Opera Ballet returns to the stage at the Marigny Opera House for its 12th season of original, contemporary ballet. The three programs feature three premieres, including a full-length ballet for the holidays, and two new works set to the music of Louisiana's own Sweet Crude Band!

Performance Schedule

Program 1: Winterlight | December 5-14, 2025

Choreography:

Composer: Traditional Nordic Folk Music arranged by the

Come Celebrate! Nationally acclaimed choreographer Christian Denice—of last season's success, ECHOES—returns to New Orleans to premiere a full-length ballet for the holiday season. Accompanied live by the , the evening of dance is a festival of light in the dark of midwinter.

Program 2: World Premiere by Shane Urton/Sweet Crude | March 13-22, 2026

Choreographers: &

Composer:

This season we welcome rising star Shane Urton, former dancer with Joffrey, Royal New Zealand, and Norwegian National Ballets, and dancer/choreographer with Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Ballet (Belgium). Urton's newest work will be accompanied by an original score by Louisiana's own Sweet Crude Band. The program also includes a premiere by local choreographer Amalia Najera.

Program 3: ECHOES and DUSK | May 8-17, 2026

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The audience favorites from last year's season return—ready for touring! In the premiere of this program tailor-made to tour festivals and universities, the Ballet performs ECHOES by Christian Denice (2024) and DUSK by Cassi Abranches (2025), to the studio-recorded original music by indie pop band People Museum and Ted Joyner.

Season Subscriptions

VIP Subscription: $225

General Subscription: $165

Student / Senior / Etc. : $120

**Last day to purchase subscriptions: Dec. 14, noon**

As a subscriber, you have a choice of date for each of three productions in the 2025/2026 season. All performances are held at 8PM, with house doors opening at 7:30PM.

General subscriber benefits include:

• first access to extra comfort seating (late arrivals forgo this access)
• advance notices and information about upcoming performances
• invitations to certain special events at the hall
• switch attendance dates up to one week before performances, or until dates are sold out

VIP benefits include:

• priority best view seating
• reserved comfort seating

Choose the performance dates for each program that suit you best. You can make your selections upon Check-Out!

As part of your subscription purchase you will be asked a series of questions on the Eventbrite platform to confirm your subscription dates. An MOH staff member will also reach out with advance info, notifications and can follow up to confirm dates.

Enjoy Marigny Opera Ballet's full season of three original productions from December 5, 2025 - May 17, 2026! Customize your subscription package by choosing the performance dates that suit you best for each program on checkout. Just click the "Reserve a Spot" button!

**Last day to purchase subscriptions: Dec. 14, noon**

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