Milwaukee Ballet giving nearly 500 tickets away to families in 53204 zip code

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Ballet will be giving away 490 tickets for this weekend's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to their neighbors who live in the 53204 zip code.

This is to celebrate 49 seasons and the final show rehearsed at their 504 W. National Avenue studio.

“I couldn’t imagine a better way to thank this neighborhood for its support than to give the gift of this performance to students, teachers and families living in 53204,” said Artistic Director Michael Pink.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is Shakespeare’s classic tale, choreographed by Bruce Wells and brought to life by Milwaukee Ballet dancers, 40 children from Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy, the Milwaukee Children’s Choir and Florentine Opera Company singers.

Annia Hidalgo and Randy Crespo. Photo: Tom Davenport

Milwaukee Ballet’s ticket giveaway will be for its show on Saturday, May 31 at 2:00pm at Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Ticket distribution – for performance on Saturday June 1 at 2pm

Milwaukee Ballet is working directly with Boys and Girls Clubs to distribute tickets to families in their sites.

In addition, families wishing to claim tickets (up to 4 per family) should bring a document showing their 53204 address to Milwaukee Ballet, 504 W. National Ave studio between 10:00am and 3:00pm Thursday, May 30 and Friday, June 1. Tickets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis until all have been distributed.

For questions, email [email protected] or call 414-902-2103.