Queen of Hearts♥️A Ballet Deconstructed

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.