The Sleeping Beauty (1972)

Ballet luminary Rudolf Nureyev choreographed this spectacular 1972 National Ballet of Canada production of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and also stars as Prince Florimund opposite Veronica Tennant as Princess Aurora. After Princess Aurora is cursed at birth, she pricks her finger and sleeps for 100 years, until Prince Florimund wakes her with a kiss. Conductor George Crum leads the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Rudolf Nureyev

Prince Florimund

Veronica Tennant

Princess Aurora

C

Charles Kirby

King Florestan

S

Susan Menck

The Queen

S

Simon Semenoff

Catalabutte

C

Celia Franca

Carabosse

K

Kristine Soleri

The Lilac Fairy

F

Frank Augustyn

The Bluebird

K

Karen Kain

Princess Florine

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