Paris Opera Ballet
A North American Premiere by Hofesh Shechter
Cal Performances Company Debut
A sensational and daring artistic collaboration!
Steeped in a revered tradition that dates to the court of Louis XIV, the stunning dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet meet the visceral and emotive choreography of UK-based Hofesh Shechter—“London’s most vital choreographer” (Time Out London)—in the North American premiere of a new full-length work. Noted for his vivid, urgent cinematic tableaus, Shechter’s bold new creation—which will be danced to live music provided by a quartet of cello, double bass, drums, and a woodwind instrument—has been envisioned especially for this exquisite French company and will premiere in Paris this June/July.
This special tour includes only two US cities, and just this single West Coast engagement—book your seats now!
“Every dance looked fabulous…amorous sensuality and irresistible virtuosity” (Los Angeles Times).
Lead Sponsor: Anonymous
Patron Sponsor: Rockridge Market Hall
Major Patron of the Paris Opera: CHANEL
Sponsor of the Paris Opera outreach: Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank
| HOFESH SHECHTER | New Work |
The Program Book will be available approximately one week before the performance.
Thu, Oct 2, 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 3, 8pm
Sat, Oct 4, 2pm
There is a $15 per order service charge on single ticket purchases that partially underwrites the cost of our ticketing platform, credit card processing, Ticket Office staffing, and ticket delivery. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at our Ticket Office during our regular office hours. Note: there is a $20 service charge for all subscription orders.
Parking Alert
Parking will be a problem on campus for the October 4 performance due to a Cal football game versus Duke.
Most, if not all, University parking lots will be reserved for game patrons and city-owned lots may have a limited number of spots available. Traffic will be heavy. We advise you to arrive early and to seriously consider alternative transportation.
Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.
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Thu, Oct 2, 7:30pm
Fri, Oct 3, 8pm
Sat, Oct 4, 2pm
* There is a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package, and a $20 service charge on all subscription orders. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription. This fee helps to underwrite the cost of providing services online and by phone, as well as programs needed for digital order delivery.
Single tickets for 2025–26 Season events go on sale at noon as follows:
July 22: Donors of $100+
July 29: Email Club and UCB Community
Aug 5: General Public