Milwaukee Ballet to Present Mirror Mirror in November
The production of Snow White runs from November 6 through November 8 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Dance
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The Milwaukee Ballet will open its 2026-27 season with Mirror Mirror, a retelling of the Snow White story. Performances are scheduled at the Marcus Performing Arts Center starting November 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The production features the final performances of Marize Fumero, who has been with the company for more than a decade. The show explores the complex relationship between Snow White and her stepmother, Claudia, a role Fumero first danced in 2017.
Marize Fumero has been with the Milwaukee Ballet for more than 10 years. She originally debuted in the role of Claudia during the production's 2017 run.
The players
Milwaukee Ballet
This professional ballet company is based in Milwaukee and produces classical and contemporary dance performances.
Marize Fumero
She is a professional dancer who has been a member of the Milwaukee Ballet for more than a decade.
Marcus Performing Arts Center
This venue in Milwaukee hosts a wide range of performing arts events including ballet, theater, and music.
The details
The upcoming production centers on the dynamic between the classic fairy tale characters Snow White and her stepmother, Claudia. This staging marks a return to the repertoire for the company as they begin their 2026-27 season.
Timeline
Marize Fumero first performed the role of Claudia in 2017.
A performance takes place on November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Performances are scheduled for November 7, 2026, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A final performance is set for November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This production follows the established pattern of regional ballet companies reviving popular repertoire to anchor their seasonal programming. By bringing back Mirror Mirror, the company connects its 2026-27 season to previous artistic successes while providing a farewell platform for a long-term principal dancer.
Tickets for the four-day run at the Marcus Performing Arts Center can be secured by contacting the box office. Prospective attendees can reach the Milwaukee Ballet Box Office at (414) 902-2103 or the Marcus Center Box Office at (414) 273-7121.
The takeaway
Fans of the Milwaukee Ballet should plan to book early to catch Marize Fumero's final performances with the company. Attendees can look forward to a thematic exploration of the Snow White mythos through a seasoned, decade-long professional lens.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming local performances, visit the Milwaukee Dance section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS58.
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