About this Event
Lexington Ballet presents Queen of Hearts: A Ballet Deconstructed — A Dinner Experience Like No Other
Experience an innovative evening where storytelling, movement, and cuisine come together in a reimagined take on dinner and a show. Lexington Ballet presents an original ballet exploring the untold backstory of the Queen of Hearts—revealing the emotions, experiences, and moments that shaped the woman behind the legend.
Featuring four original ballet numbers paired with a thoughtfully curated four-course meal, each course and each movement invite guests deeper into the journey of this iconic character. With fresh choreography, immersive artistry, and a unique culinary experience, Queen of Hearts: A Ballet Deconstructed offers an unforgettable evening that engages all the senses.
THE MENU
ON the TABLE
Grana Padano Tart
Cabernet Tart Apples · Shallot Jam · Tarragon
An elegant opening—savory, sweet, and unexpected.
Course ONE
Vichyssoise
Charred Leek · Garlic-Rubbed Baguette
The evening begins with restraint and refinement, setting the stage for the story to unfold.
Course TWO
Root Vegetable Terrine
Turnip · Sweet Potato · Butternut Squash · Golden Beets · Red Beets
Bacon Vinaigrette Kilt Salad
Layers of color, texture, and memory emerge as the Queen's story begins to take shape.
Course THREE
Braised Short Rib Angolotti Crown
Carrot Hollandaise · Orange-Scented Fresh Ricotta · Castelvetrano Olives
At the heart of the journey, richness and complexity come together in a dish worthy of the crown.
Course FOUR
Trio of Sweets
Orange-Soaked Cranberry & Pistachio Divinity
White Chocolate Truffle with Pink Peppercorn
Vanilla & Raspberry Macaron
The final act is a study in contrast—sweetness, intrigue, and a lingering hint of something unexpected.
FOUR MOVEMENTS. FOUR COURSES. ONE UNTOLD STORY.
As the final course is served and the final movement unfolds, the legend of the Queen of Hearts is transformed—inviting you to see the woman behind the crown in an entirely new way.
21c Hotel and Lexington Ballet presents
Queen of Hearts: A Ballet Deconstructed
Event venue & nearby stays
21c Museum Hotel Lexington, 167 West Main Street, Lexington, United States
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