# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: From internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Broken Wings is inspired by the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Called an “intensely vivid spectacle” by San Francisco Classical Voice, Broken Wings has been seen around the world in cities such as London, Amsterdam, Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco. The ballet features surrealist imagery taken from Kahlo’s art, a score by Peter Salem that incorporates elements of Mexican folk music, and characters from her life, including her husband and creative partner Diego Rivera.

The program will also include a revival of James Sofranko’s A Dreamer, inspired by the life and studies of theoretical astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, featuring a score by Philip Glass and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Estimated Run Time: 2 hours with one intermission

Warning: This production includes sensitive topics and mature themes.

Seating: Reserved seating

Accessibility: Accessible and companion seating available

Third-party ticket notice: Don’t get scammed! If you buy your tickets anywhere other than the GRB Box Office or ticketmaster.com, you will pay more than the value of your ticket and miss important pre-show information. Some third-party sellers don’t even send the tickets, leaving patrons seatless and out of pockets.

To avoid Ticketmaster fees: Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office for tickets by phone at 616.454.4771 ext 110, or in person. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Please contact the Grand Rapids Ballet Box Office with any questions about this event via phone or by email at boxoffice@grballet.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/broken-wings-a-frida-kahlo-story/200030592222501
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
- **lat**: 42.95668
- **long**: -85.67365
- **full address**: 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story being held?
  - **A:** Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story?
  - **A:** Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story is organized by Grand Rapids Ballet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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