Montgomery Ballet joined by Troy and ASU dance troupes, Montgomery Symphony quartet, dancing under the stars during Ballet and the Beasts at the Montgomery Zoo, evening of September 27

Join us for a night of dancing under the stars and music during a performance of Ballet and the Beasts at the Montgomery Zoo, Friday night, September 27. Gates open at 6pm, and the performances start at 6:30pm. This is a FREE performance presented by the Montgomery Ballet, in cooperation with Troy University, Alabama State University, and the Montgomery Symphony.

This year’s presentation of Ballet and the Beasts will be a five-part performance with the Montgomery Ballet opening the evening with Carnival of the Animals and Animals of Classical Ballet, followed by two performances featuring the Troy University and Alabama State University dance troupes, and performance presented by a quartet from the Montgomery Symphony.

Ballet and the Beasts is fun for all ages, boys and girls. Admission is FREE, picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers are welcome.  There will be a bleacher section available for additional seating.  Select concessions will be available for purchase. Prior to the performance, the Montgomery Zoo’s Education Department will display a live animal presentation featuring various animal education ambassadors.   

In effort to help those in need, we will be accepting non-perishable and canned food donations for Heart of Alabama Food Bank. 

A VIP section is section will be made available this year for purchase.  For more information or to purchase your VIP TICKETS, please contact the Montgomery Ballet at montgomeryballet.org or by phone @ Studio (334) 409-0522 or Google Voice (334) 721-3687.

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Event details, dates and times:
     -- Friday, September 27
     -- Gates open at 6pm, performance begins at 6:30pm  
     -- Admission: FREE, great for all ages
     -- Performance by the Montgomery Ballet and
        Troy University and Alabama State University dance troupes
     -- Presentation from Montgomery Symphony quartet
     -- Main event: Montgomery Ballet's performance Carnival of the Animals and Animals of Classical Ballet  

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Concessions tent menu

     -- Hamburger $4.50
     -- Cheeseburger $5.50
     -- Hotdog $3.50
     -- Nacho's with cheese with jalapeno peppers on the side $4.50
     -- Popcorn $2.50
     -- Bottled water $2.00
     -- Chips $1.50
     -- Can soda $2.00

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PETS and SERVICE ANIMALS: For the safety of your pet(s) and our animals at the Zoo, we ask that guests NOT bring any pet(s) inside the Zoo.  Service Animals are welcome for those guests in need of their assistance.  For additional information and clarification, please call the at Zoo (334) 625-4905.

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IMPORTANT ANIMAL NOTE:  Ballet and the Beasts is an evening event at the Montgomery Zoo.  All zoo animals will be in their night quarters during the event.  Select Education animals will be on display prior to the event.  

Concessions:  Limited concessions will be available for purchase. 

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For more info: contact Montgomery Zoo at
     -- (334) 625-4905
     -- zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov.