L'histoire de Manon, generally referred to as Manon, is a ballet choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan to music by Jules Massenet and based on the 1731 novel Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost. The ballet was first performed by The Royal Ballet in London in 1974 with Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell in the leading roles.

Manon delves into the clash between love and ambition through a tragic tale of desire and survival. An impoverished French woman struggles between genuine love and the lure of luxury, ultimately discovering that her quest for opulence leads to ruin.

Each figure plays a critical role in exploring the themes of love, greed, and the cost of ambition, making Manon a profound ballet that resonates with audiences across generations. The SF Ballet and Bay Area premiere of Manon is onstage Jan 24–Feb 1.

Seductive and powerful, Manon offers a unique chance to enjoy The Royal Ballet perform one of the highlights of their legendary repertoire. Shot live at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in...

Actresses, gentlemen and the demi-monde from Paris gather at the courtyard of an inn near Paris. Among them are Des Grieux (a young student), the wealthy Monsieur G.M. and Lescaut, who is there to meet his sister Manon on her way to enter a convent.

The Royal Ballet March 7, 1974 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden London, England. Cast: Antoinette Sibley (Manon) Anthony Dowell (Des Grieux) David Wall (Lescaut) Derek Rencher (Monsieur G.M.) Monica Mason (Lescaut’s Mistress) …

2025年1月26日 · “Manon,” which premiered at the War Memorial Opera House on Friday, was choreographed in 1974 by former Royal Ballet Artistic Director Kenneth MacMillan based on a 1731 French novel....

2025年1月27日 · Performances of San Francisco Ballet’s Manon continue through Saturday, February 1st at the War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Running time is approximately...

Manon (Jasmine Jimison) is an impoverished young girl looking to improve her odds, given the cards she has been dealt from a stacked deck. She is sold by her scheming brother Lescaut into the bargain basement chattel of the French aristocracy.

L'Histoire de Manon est un ballet en trois actes chorégraphié par Sir Kenneth MacMillan sur la musique de Jules Massenet, créé pour la première fois le 7 mars 1974 au Royal Opera House de Londres. Il raconte l'histoire de Manon Lescaut, tirée du …