August Bournonville’s

Napoli

October 6-13, 2018 –  Keller Auditorium

222 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR 97201

closed

Summary

First full production premiere in the United States

Danish Choreographer August Bournonville’s Napoli is known for its vibrant depiction of Neapolitan street life. This iconic and beloved Danish ballet tells the story of Teresina, a simple Italian girl, who falls in love with Gennaro, a poor fisherman. Her mother, hoping for a wealthy suitor, is against the match. But the young couple cannot be kept apart, even when Teresina is lured away by sea nymphs to a beautiful underwater world ruled by an evil sea spirit. It is the couple’s true love for each other that breaks the spell and saves them. Powered by Bournonville’s signature mix of graceful and technically thrilling footwork, it’s easy to see why this uplifting and beautiful ballet has become a symbol of The Royal Danish Ballet.

Performance Schedule

All performances feature the OBT Orchestra ♪

August Bournonville
Edvard Helsted, Holger Simon Paulli, Niels W. Gade,François Henri Prume, Hans Christian Lumbye


Photos


Casting First Weekend (October 6 – 7)

Casting Second Weekend (October 11 – 13)

October 11 at 7:30 PM Cast

Gennaro: Peter Franc
Teresina: Xuan Cheng
Giacomo: Adam Hartley
Peppo: Michael Linsmeier
Golfo: Chauncey Parsons
Pas de Six: Katherine Monogue, Makino Hayashi, Eva Burton, Kimberly Fromm, Brian Simcoe, Colby Parsons, Thomas Baker

October 12 at 7:30 PM Cast

Gennaro: Matthew Pawlicki-Sinclair
Teresina: Kelsie Nobriga
Giacomo: Adam Hartley
Peppo: Michael Linsmeier
Golfo: Colby Parsons
Pas de Six: Ansa Capizzi, Jessica Lind, Kimberly Fromm, Emily Parker, Thomas Baker, Chauncey Parsons, Brian Simcoe

October 13 at 7:30 PM Cast

Gennaro: Peter Franc
Teresina: Xuan Cheng
Giacomo: Adam Hartley
Peppo: Michael Linsmeier
Golfo: Chauncey Parsons
Pas de Six: Katherine Monogue, Makino Hayashi, Eva Burton, Kimberly Fromm, Brian Simcoe, Colby Parsons, Thomas Baker

Videos


Previews & Reviews

 

O Sole Mio
DanceViewTimes | October 12, 2018

Oregon Ballet Theatre’s “Napoli”: Royally Served
CriticalDance | October 10, 2018


Oregon Ballet Theatre’s “Napoli”
KATU Afternoon Live | October 10, 2018

A Danish pastry, via Napoli
Oregon Artswatch | October 5, 2018

In Milestone Move, Oregon Ballet Theatre Debuts Its New Full-Length “Napoli”
Pointe Magazine | October 3, 2018

Bringing ‘Napoli’ To Life
Portland Tribune | October 3, 2018

FALL INTO THE ARTS: 10 Must-See Portland Arts Events
All Classical | October 1, 2018

Oregon Ballet Theatre opens season with first original U.S. production of ‘Napoli’
The Oregonian | September 29, 2018

Editor Approved: 7 Dance Shows to Catch This October
Dance Magazine | September 22, 2018

Tripping on Memory Lane:
Turning points in a life of dance: Eric Skinner moves on, Balanchine’s grave, Paul Taylor’s passing, Pacific Ballet Theatre days, ‘Napoli’
Oregon Artswatch | September 7, 2018

Bits & Pieces
Portland Tribune | September 12, 2018

13 Things to See and Do in Portland: October 2018
Portland Monthly | September 11, 2018

Fall into dance with these must-see Portland shows
The Oregonian | August 27, 2018

Oregon Ballet Theatre Presents NAPOLI
Broadway World | July 12, 2018


Runtime

Two hours and 25 minutes total, with one 10 minute pause and one 25 minute intermission


Dancers: Kimberly Fromm and Peter Franc | Photos by Christopher Peddecord