Eroica

An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

May 14 - 31, 2025

Desert Botanical Garden

Choreography: Ib Andersen

Music: Ludvig Van Beethoven

 

Surrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop, Eroica makes a comeback at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves, takes chances, and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.

 

Enhance Your Experience

Arrive early and experience more! 

  • Take a stroll through the Garden. Admission to Eroica also grants you entrance into the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy our unique desert landscape and flora as a way to set the tone for the evening.
  • Watch the Ballet Arizona company dancers warm-up at sunset. Don't miss this true behind-the-scenes experience that audiences look forward to each year. Warm-up classes start approximately 45 minutes prior to showtime each evening.
  • Dinner al fresco. Choose from a variety of fresh salads, flatbreads, light bites, desserts and more. Preview our menu here. Guests can also purchase wine at our outdoor bars.

Casting

Casting will be announced soon!

Maps

  • For a map of the Garden's Schilling Events Plaza (the venue), click here.
  • For a seating map, view here.

Additional Information

  • Dress is casual. We recommend light layers and breathable fabrics.
  • Parking is FREE and on site!
  • Yes, meals and refreshments are available. Preview our menu here.
  • Questions? Email questions@balletaz.org.

 

Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096

Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

2835 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Eroica

An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

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