“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” Co-Presented by Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Ballet Debuts
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Download DetailsHONG KONG, April 3, 2023 — “StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet,” the brand-new show, premiered today exclusively at Disney’s Storybook Theater at Hong Kong Disneyland. Featuring the spunky rabbit StellaLou, this heart-warming ballet is a first-ever collaboration between Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Ballet.
At tonight’s premiere, StellaLou joined the officiating guests, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Linda Fung, Vice-Chairman of Board of Governors of Hong Kong Ballet, and Michael Moriarty, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, to commemorate her dream-come-true journey.
“We’re thrilled to bring this one-of-its-kind performance to life together with Hong Kong Ballet, connecting Disney fans and ballet lovers alike through cultural collaboration. As a premium destination in the region, we will continue to explore more opportunities to curate exclusive experiences for guests at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and to take our entertainment experiences to a whole new level,” said Michael Moriarty, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
“Hong Kong Ballet shares the same passion as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for bringing world-class performances to audiences. We’re honored to put on this show where one of StellaLou’s dreams came true – the very same dream of every ballet dancer. My dream is that more people will fall in love with ballet after watching it,” said Linda Fung, Vice-Chairman of Board of Governors of Hong Kong Ballet.
“ ‘StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet’ exemplifies the collaboration between performing arts and tourism, it brings our city’s wonderful diversity and creativity in the most fantastic and immersive ways,” said Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
With original theme song, costumes, stage set and choreography, guests will witness StellaLou’s journey as she pursues one of her dreams of performing in a recital in this 30-minute production. At the premiere, guests were awed by StellaLou’s hard work and perseverance – never giving up as she overcame obstacles with the support of her friends including Duffy, LinaBell and Gelatoni. Dancers from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Ballet were inspired by StellaLou’s hardworking, never-give-up attitude!
Following the premiere show, Randy Wojcik, creative director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet, shared behind-the-scenes insight with guests including the story and inspiration, music, costumes, choreography and set design.
“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” will take place four to five times a day, from April 5 to 10 and from April 14 to 16, only at Hong Kong Disneyland, connecting and inspiring guests to pursue their dreams. With a shared mission toward arts accessibility, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Ballet worked closely with the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong to arrange a few adjusted shows, tailored for audiences with disabilities, who would benefit from a more relaxed and comfortable environment.
Make the most of the Duffy Fans-tasy across the resort from today to June 22 in the immersive experience “Duffy and Friends Play Days,” by visiting the brand-new Duffy and Friends Play House, taking home exclusive merchandise, and enjoying all the delicious new food and beverage items.
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About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and nationalities. Filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters, Hong Kong Disneyland offers guests the opportunity to explore seven diverse lands that are home to award-winning, unique attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal wellbeing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spreads its magic through community service programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and families, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living.
About Hong Kong Ballet
One of Asia’s premier ballet companies, Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) is internationally recognised as a vibrant arts institution that represents Hong Kong’s unique character. Established in 1979 and led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, HKB has a dynamic repertoire performed by nearly 50 dancers from all over the globe and award-winning education and community programmes.
With almost 50 international tours, HKB has won recognition from critics and fans both at home and abroad. Its diverse repertoire includes classic and modern masterpieces, original full-length ballets created for HKB, an interactive ballet series for younger fans and groundbreaking dance by today’s most sought-after choreographers, including Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Jiří Kylian, Nacho Duato and Trey McIntyre, among others.
HKB maintains an active schedule of community initiatives throughout Hong Kong to ensure that ballet is accessible to people from all walks of life.
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