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A 2012 production of this ballet involves storylines by playwright Craig Lucas, in which Benjamin and Guillaume switch places, and the protagonist is watched over by four Fates. Six piano transcriptions from this ballet, which make up their composer’s Opus 102, include two minor-key waltzes, one of which closes Act I. A 1948 production of this work was the first full-length ballet choreographed by a British-born dancer, and featured a drag performance by its choreographer, Frederick Ashton. This ballet’s first act ends with the protagonist being given gifts by four fairies representing the four seasons. This ballet and its composer’s Romeo and Juliet are the two most widely performed Soviet ballets. For 10 points, name this ballet by Sergei Prokofiev, whose characters include Skinny and Dumpy, who are the title character’s stepsisters. ■END■
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| Tournament | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
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| 2025 ACF Nationals | Yes | 24 | 75% | 0% | 79% | 128.33 |