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August 23, 2019
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Based on the true story of the death of Crown Prince Rudolf and his young mistress Mary Vetsera in 1889, Steven McRae and Sarah Lamb take on these challenging roles in a dark and intense ballet. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary is emotionally unstable and haunted by his obsession with death. He is forced to marry Princess Stephanie. Soon afterwards, his former lover, Marie Larisch, introduces him to a new mistress, Mary Vetsera, a young woman who shares his morbid fascination.
Featured Crew
Kenneth MacMillan
Writer
Koen Kessels
Conductor
Nicholas Georgiadis
Costume Design
Cast

Steven McRae
Crown Prince Rudolf

Sarah Lamb
Mary Vetsera

Meaghan Grace Hinkis
Princess Stephanie

Gary Avis
Emperor Franz Josef

Kristen McNally
Empress Elisabeth