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Connecticut Ballet Announces 'Giselle'
Performances in June Featuring Philadelphia Ballet Principal Dancers Maslova and Baca in Lead Roles
Press release
April 27, 2026/Hartford, CT... Connecticut Ballet Artistic Director Brett Raphael has announced that the company will be reviving the romantic tragedy Giselle for two performances only, featuring acclaimed guest artists Oksana Maslova and Sterling Baca in the leads. Set to the famous score by Adolphe Adam, the lead role of Giselle is considered one of the most dramatic in all of ballet. The production will be performed Saturday, June 13 at 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre in Stamford and Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm at The Bushnell in Hartford.
Dancing the lead role of Giselle is Philadelphia Ballet principal dancer Oksana Maslova, who made her debut in the ballet as a Connecticut Ballet principal dancer in 2014 and appeared as Sugar Plum Fairy in Connecticut Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker this past December. Joining Maslova will be Philadelphia Ballet principal dancer Sterling Baca performing the role of Albrecht.
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About Giselle
Since its premiere in 1841, Giselle continues to enthrall audiences and rightly stands as one of the most popular ballets of all time.
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Giselle tells the story of a young woman seduced and betrayed by a nobleman. Dying of a broken heart, she joins the ranks of the supernatural Wilis—a sisterhood of female spirits scorned before their wedding day and doomed to rise from the grave, taking their revenge for eternity.
Artistic Director Brett Raphael states, "To have two super artists join us for the final production of the season is extra special. If you are in the mood for high drama and passion, this is the ballet performance for you."
Tickets for the Saturday, June 13 at 7:30pm performance at the Palace Theatre (61 Atlantic Street, Stamford) are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting PalaceStamford.org or by calling (203) 325-4466. Tickets for the Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm performance at The Bushnell (166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) are also on sale now and can be purchased by visiting Bushnell.org or by calling (860) 987-5900.
Both performances are fully accessible for people with limited mobility. Discounted group rates of 20% off are available for parties of 10. For more information, call Connecticut Ballet at (860) 293-1039, (203) 964-1211 or visit connecticutballet.org.
