Ballet Magnificat! The Call

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Series

From the Kennedy Center to Singapore’s Victoria Theatre, audiences worldwide have experienced the excellence of Ballet Magnificat! Founded in 1986 by Kathy Thibodeaux, silver medalist at the 1982 USA International Ballet Competition, this professional dance company delivers world class performances with powerful artistic impact.

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Ballet Magnificat!’s two professional companies perform over 200 times annually across the globe. Their dancers have previously belonged to prestigious companies including Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Houston Ballet Academy. Ballet Magnificat! presents unique performances that combine artistic excellence with meaningful storytelling. Their dancers create experiences that inspire and move audiences of all ages.

Inspired by the humble life of Elisabeth Elliot, “The Call” is a ballet that shares the goodness of God through life’s joys and challenges. Watch Ms. Elliot’s memories unfold as she answers the call to write a book recounting how she and her fellow missionaries worked to bring the good news of the gospel to a murderous tribe in Ecuador. As her life takes unexpected turns, she is forced to find her hope in the only thing that remains.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $5 for Messiah University students (with ID) and youth (18 and under). To purchase, please contact the Messiah University Box Office at 717-691-6036 option #1 or online at messiah.edu/tickets.

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