Cleveland Ballet’S World Premiere Of CoppéLia

Dr. Coppélius has made a life-size dancing doll that is so life like one young man, Franz, becomes so infatuated that he pushes aside his true love, Swanilda. Eager to win back Franz’s heart, Swanilda dresses like the doll Coppélia. Although Swanilda manages to fool both men into believing Coppélia has come to life, the danger mounts as Dr. Coppélius seeks to keep the living doll hidden from the world while Franz tries to run away with his new found love, Coppélia. Coppélia is a love story based on the writings of E.T.A. Hoffman. Cleveland Ballet’s world premiere Coppélia performances take place Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Cleveland Ballet. Classical. Contemporary. Modern. Ballet Reimagined. The production is suitable for all ages. Photo by New Image Photography More Info below.