August Bournonville’s
Napoli
222 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR 97201
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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
Peter Franc and Xuan Cheng in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
Xuan Cheng in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
Kelsie Nobriga, Matthew Pawlicki-Sinclair, and OBT dancers in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
Peter Franc in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
Ballet Master Jeff Stanton and the OBT dancers in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
OBT dancers in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Emily Nash.
OBT dancers in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by James McGrew.
Chauncey Parsons and Xuan Cheng in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Jingzi Zhao.
Xuan Cheng, Lisa Kipp, and Peter Franc in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by James McGrew.
Xuan Cheng, Peter Franc, and Chauncey Parsons in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by James McGrew.
Xuan Cheng and Peter Franc in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by James McGrew.
Peter Franc in the United States full production premiere of August Bournonville’s “Napoli,” October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by James McGrew.
All 2018 performances of Napoli feature the OBT Orchestra lead by principal percussionist Niel DePonte. Photo by James McGrew.
Jessica Lind in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Stager Frank Andersen with OBT and OBT2 dancers, in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Eva Burton in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Peter Franc, stager Eva Kloborg, and Xuan Cheng in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Xuan Cheng in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Kelsie Nobriga and Matthew Pawlicki-Sinclair in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Eva Burton in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Peter Franc in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Chauncey Parsons in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Michael Linsmeier and stager Frank Andersen in rehearsal for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Visiting stager, Dinna Bjørn, working with OBT dancers during rehearsals for August Bournonville’s Napoli, running October 6-13, 2018 at the Keller Auditorium. Photo by Yi Yin
Casting First Weekend (October 6 – 7)
October 6 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 7 at 2:00 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
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