- Music by: Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky
- Choreography by: Peter Martins (after Marius Petipa); The Garland Dance choreographed by George Balanchine
- Principal Casting: PRINCESS AURORA: Megan Fairchild; PRINCE DÉSIRÉ: Joaquin De Luz; LILAC FAIRY: Sara Mearns; CARABOSSE: Maria Kowroski; TENDERNESS: Gretchen Smith; VIVACITY: Sara Adams; GENEROSITY: Ashley Laracey; ELOQUENCE: Alina Dronova; COURAGE: Georgina Pazcoguin*; GOLD: Chase Finlay; DIAMOND: Teresa Reichlen; EMERALD: Lauren King; RUBY: Erica Pereira; WHITE CAT: Lauren Lovette*; PUSS IN BOOTS: Adrian Danchig-Waring; PRINCESS FLORINE: Ana Sophia Scheller; BLUEBIRD: Antonio Carmena; LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD: Claire Abraham++; THE WOLF: Joshua Thew*; COURT JESTERS: Daniel Ulbricht, Ralph Ippolito, Allen Peiffer
* First Time in Role
++ School of American Ballet Student
A feast for the eyes and ears and one of New York City Ballet’s grandest productions, The Sleeping Beauty is a charming fairytale featuring Martins’ enchanting choreography, luxurious sets and costumes, Tschaikovsky’s glorious score, and a cast of fanciful characters.