Sleeping Beauty, Once Upon a Winter Dream
Sleeping Beauty, Once Upon a Winter Dream
Synopsis: This holiday season, Sleeping Beauty awakens with a blizzard of magic and a timeless test of the heart. Cursed at birth to sleep until true love’s kiss, a young girl goes from peasant Rose to Aurora the princess all in one day, her sixteenth birthday. A spell is cast and her fate is sealed to lie dormant while her kingdom falls into icy frost. True love’s kiss, does it exist or is Maleficent’s evil a cold reality of power beyond such heartfelt fantasies? In the spirit of the holidays, let the “Sleeping Beauty” become more than a charming romance—may it bring hope, renewal, and a light awakening after the darkest of winter storms. With musical whispers in the air and enchantment in every turn, this legendary fairy tale reminds us that even the deepest slumber gives way to a dream come to fruition in the end if we truly trust and believe it can…(or so we hope!)
The Argument: Within the season’s theme, Sleeping Beauty is a legend of resilience and rebirth. Retold across centuries and cultures, its story carries the weight of expectation, iconic imagery, and unforgettable magic. As with all legends, its enduring power lies in transformation: the triumph of love, the return of life, and the celebration of hope—timeless qualities at the heart of the holiday season.
Tickets on sale beginning October 19, 2026
Can love awaken what has been lost? This legendary fairy tale of resilience and renewal reminds us that even after the darkest winters, hope, light, and joy return to inspire generations.
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Synopsis: This holiday season, Sleeping Beauty awakens with a blizzard of magic and a timeless test of the heart. Cursed at birth to sleep until true love’s kiss, a young girl goes from peasant Rose to Aurora the princess all in one day, her sixteenth birthday. A spell is cast and her fate is sealed to lie dormant while her kingdom falls into icy frost. True love’s kiss, does it exist or is Maleficent’s evil a cold reality of power beyond such heartfelt fantasies? In the spirit of the holidays, let the “Sleeping Beauty” become more than a charming romance—may it bring hope, renewal, and a light awakening after the darkest of winter storms. With musical whispers in the air and enchantment in every turn, this legendary fairy tale reminds us that even the deepest slumber gives way to a dream come to fruition in the end if we truly trust and believe it can…(or so we hope!)
The Argument: Within the season’s theme, Sleeping Beauty is a legend of resilience and rebirth. Retold across centuries and cultures, its story carries the weight of expectation, iconic imagery, and unforgettable magic. As with all legends, its enduring power lies in transformation: the triumph of love, the return of life, and the celebration of hope—timeless qualities at the heart of the holiday season.