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Handel's "Messiah"

Presented by Cleveland Ballet at Playhouse Square, Cleveland OH

Mar 20 - 22 2026
Handel's

Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations

Cleveland Ballet presents a stunning ballet adaptation of Handel’s “Messiah” performed live with Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra.

Nothing is more impressive than the synergy of live music, choir, and dance coming together for the majestic Handel’s Messiah. Cleveland Ballet presents Messiah like never before in this stunning ballet adaptation, featuring Handel’s iconic score performed live by the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra.

Widely regarded as one of the most moving works in classical music, Messiah explores themes of hope, faith, and redemption through the soaring score and ballet ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Tickets range from $36-$156 depending on seating choice.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

At each show, there will be a 15 minute intermission.

Before the evening performances on 2/20 and 2/21, there will be Behind the Curtain artist talks with choreographer Robert Weiss, Artistic Director Timour Bourtasenkov, and other members of the artistic staff. These are free for ticket holders.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - A group of dancers supports a dancer portraying Jesus in the shape of a cross.
  • Gallery 2 - An angelic dancer is lifted into the air.
  • Gallery 3 - A single dancer knees and has his hands lifted in prayer while fabric flows around him.
  • Gallery 4 - A group of dancers, standing, recreates the
  • Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations

  • Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations
  • Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations
  • Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations
  • Photo Credit: Luca Sportelli Creations

LOCATION

Playhouse Square

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

Price Discounts

Price Options: Discount - Student, Discount - Military, Discount - Group

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