Free Screening: Nureyev Ballet in “The Muppet Show” & “Swan Lake” | de Young

Submitted by the Event Organizer

See one of the world’s top ballet dancers ham it up with The Muppets at this free film screening in the Koret Auditorium of the de Young Museum.

Following the muppets, watch a screening of Swan Lake (1967) with Rudolf Nureyev in a Vienna Stage Ballet production of the Tchaikovsky ballet.

Film Screening: “The Muppet Show” featuring Rudolf Nureyev & “Swan Lake”
January 5, 2013 – 1:00pm
Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum

1–2 p.m.
The Muppet Show (1977, Season 2, Episode 13), featuring Rudolf Nureyev

2–4 p.m.
Swan Lake (1967), featuring Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn
Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev star in this Vienna Stage Ballet production of the Tchaikovsky ballet, with John Lanchbery conducting the Vienna Symphony.

• Public programs are free and open to the public. No reservations are needed for the film. It is first come, first seated. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
• Tickets are required to view permanent collection or special exhibition galleries.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.