Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series will present “Sleeping Beauty,” a performance by the Russian National Ballet Theatre on April 22. The performance will take place in Lee Hall’s Bettersworth Auditorium. 

The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s. Now, it is its own institution which includes over 50 dancers with vast experience. 

“The Sleeping Beauty,” is revered as one of the greatest       accomplishments of the classical ballet. 

Eaton Walker, center for student activities graduate assistant and member of the Lyceum Series performing arts committee, said he cannot wait for the upcoming event. According to Walker, the performance will be the perfect way to conclude the spring academic semester and performances put on by the Lyceum Series.

“We are extremely excited to host the Russian National Ballet,” Walker said. “We believe it will offer a ballet performance unlike any other that will greatly benefit all those in attendance.”

Breana Thames, junior computer engineering major, said she is also looking forward to the final performance because as a fan of the classic fairytale, she is excited to see how this rendition of the story turns out. 

“I absolutely love “Sleeping Beauty.” I am so excited about this performance because I know it will be completely different from anything I have ever witnessed,” Thames said. 

I can only imagine what wonderful things they have in store for us.” 

The show is free for all MSU students. Tickets for the general public may be purchased at www.lyceum.msstate.edu for $25. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to come out and enjoy the conclusion of the 2014-2015 performances put on by the Lyceum Series. 

For questions and concerns regarding the event, contact Amelia Treptow at 662-325-2930.