Atlantic City Ballet Presents 'Dracula' at Hard Rock

Just in time for Halloween, the Atlantic City Ballet's production of Dracula makes its debut at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Oct. 29th.

Atlantic City Ballet's Dracula on Stage

Dracula features choreography by Atlantic City Ballet Artistic Director Phyllis Papa, adapting Bram Stoker’s story through dance, theatrical sets, costumes, and a dramatic score.

The production is a mix of mystery, suspense, and dark romance.

Although the venue is new for the ballet, Dracula is an established part of the company’s repertoire and one of its biggest successes, with sold-out performances over its history.

“Ballet has a wild side, and ‘Dracula’ really brings it out,” Papa said in the announcement. “It’s beautiful, full of dramatic tension, and a perfect fit for Hard Rock.”

The Story of Atlantic City Ballet's Production of Dracula

Phyllis Papa’s choreography is based on Bram Stoker’s classic tale of Dracula.

Set in 15th-century Eastern Europe, the story follows a young lawyer, Jonathan Harker, who is captured and imprisoned by Dracula.

Inspired by a photograph of Jonathan’s fiancée, Mina, Dracula travels to London and drains the life from Mina’s best friend, Lucy Westenra. Dr. Van Helsing then leads a crusade to save Mina and rid the world of Dracula.

This original ballet, complete with sensuous costumes, theatrical sets, and a gripping score, has become one of the biggest hits in Atlantic City Ballet’s 40-year history,

Tickets & Infrormation

Tickets for the 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 29 performance are $50 and available through Ticketmaster.

The performance takes place in Hard Rock’s Sound Waves venue.

There is a six-ticket limit for the event. Guests purchasing tickets for a larger party can contact Hard Rock’s box office for group sales information.

Children attending “Dracula” need their own tickets. Hard Rock’s general performance policy requires a ticket for every guest, regardless of age, along with appropriate adult supervision.

Accessible seating is available through Ticketmaster or Hard Rock’s box office. Guests seeking assistance can contact the box office at 609-449-6037.

Guests are invited to join the Halloween theme by wearing costumes to the performance and competing for prizes.

Hard Rock’s standard venue restrictions, however, prohibit masks and replica weapons. The restrictions apply to accessories such as prop swords, knives, and guns.

The venue also prohibits backpacks and bags larger than 10 inches by 10 inches. All bags are subject to searches, and guests undergo security screening before entering.