Roxey Ballet Bringing 'Carmen' To The Stage In New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — Roxey Ballet Company will open its spring season with "Carmen" beginning February 24 at Mill Ballet in New Hope. The one-act ballet is a contemporary masterpiece full of passion and betrayal that tells the sensual tale of the fabled temptress of Seville.

Choreographed by founder and visionary Mark Roxey, "Carmen" is a contemporary masterpiece based on Prosper Merimee’s novel. The story traces the dramatic downward spiral of its titular character and the tumultuous journey of Don José, as he is torn between the love of his wife, Michaela, and the irresistible allure of Carmen. As Carmen navigates her romantic entanglements with admirers like the Toreador Escamillo, Captain Zuniga, and the soldier-smuggler Morales, the ballet weaves a vibrant tapestry of treachery, lust, and betrayal.

The sizzling dance production invites the audience to witness the twists of romance and the tragic consequences that unfold in this story. Adding to the allure, the performance features a guest appearance by world-class flamenco dancer Lisa Botalico who embodies the role of the Fortune Teller. Don’t miss the chance to experience the passion and drama of Carmen, brought to life through the artistry of Roxey Ballet Company.

Carmen will be performed on February 24 at 7 p.m., February 25 at 1 and 4 p.m., March 1 at 7 p.m., March 2 at 4 p.m., and March 3 at 1 p.m. at Mill Ballet, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope. In-person and virtual tickets are available at roxeyballet.org/carmen.

With an additional $15 donation to Roxey Ballet, guests will receive a glass of wine from Roxey Ballet's wine collection with Old York Cellars Winery as a thank-you gift for contributing to the non-profit.

Roxey Ballet performs cutting-edge, contemporary ballet to critical acclaim throughout the United States. Incorporated in 1995 as a New Jersey non-profit organization, Roxey Ballet has a mission to deliver artistic and cultural excellence through professional dance performances, residencies, educational programs, workshops, and master classes. The company takes pride in being a multicultural, all-inclusive organization that fosters a creative environment of growth for all.

Roxey Ballet’s programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, The New Jersey Cultural Trust, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, VSA Kennedy Center The International Organization on Arts & Disabilities, Church and Dwight, Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, Dance NJ, The Princeton Area Community Foundation, and by private donations from individuals and businesses.