After a ten-year absence and celebrating over a hundred performances of international success, La Scala’s Ballet Company proudly brings back its acclaimed production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Originally premiered in Europe in 2003 with breathtaking sets and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli, George Balanchine’s 1962 masterpiece enjoys a brilliant rebirth on the Milanese stage.
Balanchine geniusly conceived two ballets in one: the first act dynamically narrates Shakespeare’s famous comedy, while the second act unfolds as a grand, pure divertissement celebrating geometric perfection. Featuring the full company, academy students, and live singers, this magical production offers a dazzling feast of classical dance before the summer break.
The Story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In a magical, moonlit forest, the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania argue, prompting Oberon to command the mischievous sprite Puck to fetch a magical flower that induces love. Puck uses the potion on the sleeping Titania, causing her to fall in love with Bottom, a weaver transformed into a donkey. Meanwhile, two mortal couples—Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demetrius—wander the woods, entangled in a web of unrequited affection. Puck’s clumsy attempts to fix their love lives with the potion create chaotic, hilarious confusion. Eventually, Oberon orders the spells reversed. The lovers wake up reunited with their true partners, and Titania reconciles with her king. The second act shifts from narrative chaos to absolute order, celebrating the couples’ grand court wedding through a magnificent, pure classical divertissement.
Cast and Creative Team of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Ballet in two acts
Choreography • George Balanchine
Music • Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Sets and costumes • Luisa Spinatelli
Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, Orchestra, and Academy Soloists
Teatro alla Scala Production
Participation Ballet School students and Treble Voices Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala Academy
Soloists: Lyric Opera soloists of the Teatro alla Scala Academy
Booking Process
Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the ballet “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Extend your journey into an unforgettable Italian experience: Beyond Milan and the enchanting Lombardy region with its sophisticated Northern Italian Lakes, we invite you to expand your travel package according to your desires.
We can seamlessly combine your visit to La Scala with additional performances at Italy’s most prestigious opera houses—such as the historic Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, the innovative Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence, the elegant Teatro Regio in Turin, or the grand Teatro Massimo in Palermo. Enhance your trip further with a bespoke gourmet package featuring exclusive tastings and culinary discoveries across the country. Everything—including premium hotels, curated opera tickets, and private transfers—will be meticulously organized by us, completely tailored to your personal wishes.
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La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
La Scala’s magical "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns for the summer. Choreographed by George Balanchine with Luisa Spinatelli's stunning designs, this spectacular production beautifully blends Shakespearean romance with pure classical dance.
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