Ballet Austin Marie Antoinette

MARIE ANTOINETTE: VAMPIRE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
The Long Center 
March 27–29, 2026
Number of Performances: 3
Artwork Due Date: 2/27/2026

In this mysteriously seductive reimagining of Marie Antoinette’s story, Stephen Mills transforms the infamous queen into a creature of the night, wielding power through allure, ambition, and an insatiable thirst. Drawing inspiration from the pages of history, Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and the gothic romance of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, this full-length, world premiere production blends high drama with supernatural intrigue. With hauntingly elegant choreography and a visually opulent design, Marie Antoinette: Vampire Queen of Versailles unveils a world where desire is deadly, betrayal is inevitable, and even the most powerful must ultimately face the blade.

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As the premier ballet company in Austin, Texas, Ballet Austin produces a dynamic season with five performance magazines annually. This provides advertisers with consistent access to a loyal and engaged audience throughout the year.

Ballet Austin welcomes audiences near and far to participate in its “classically innovative” vision for the democratization of dance. Established in 1956, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has a rich history, featuring original, acclaimed productions and a commitment to creating access to programs. Ballet Austin owns and operates a combined training facility located in the heart of downtown Austin and is among the 15 largest classical ballet companies in the country.

From its home at the Butler Dance Education Center, Ballet Austin and Stephen Mills, Ballet Austin’s Sarah and Ernest Butler Family Fund artistic director, actively engage the community, dancers, and audiences alike. The New York Times proclaims Ballet Austin “a company with big ambitions” originating work that is “absorbing.” Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the nation’s best-kept ballet secrets,” Stephen Mills works closely with the 23 full-time professional dancers.

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