Manon
SF Ballet Premiere
CHOREOGRAPHER
Sir Kenneth MacMillan
COMPOSER
Jules Massenet
Building on SF Ballet premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Song of the Earth, this season we bring Manon, considered one of his most notable and widely celebrated works. Showcasing his expertise of narrative choreography and acute insight into human psychology, this is MacMillan at his best.
The story of Manon's struggle to escape poverty makes it one of the most dramatic and devastating ballets, showcasing the juxtaposition between her impoverished origins and the lavish world she longs to inhabit—paying the ultimate price for true love and freedom.
Due to mature themes, this ballet is recommended for ages 14 and up.
The Royal Ballet in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon // Photograph by Foteini Christofilopoulou, courtesy of Royal Ballet.
VIEW THE 24/25 SEASON
MANON
JAN 24–30
COOL BRITANNIA
FEB 13–19
RAYMONDA
MAR 1–8
FRANKENSTEIN
MAR 20–26
ENCORE: APR 26–MAY 4
VAN MANEN
APR 5–19
