(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre. The internationally beloved troupe of male dancers will perform a combination of skillful pointe work and hilarious parodying of classical ballet favorites like Swan Lake.
Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, began by appearing in late-late shows in off-off Broadway lofts for small audiences who appreciated the iconoclastic humor of it all.
Since then, the Trocks have pirouetted their way onto the world stage with their playful blend of dance knowledge, comedy, and athleticism. Whether you’re a die-hard dance lover or first-time balletgoer, their mix of artistry and absurdity will leave you in awe. The Trocks are “a guaranteed hoot for people who know nothing of ballet and an absolute must for those who think they know the originals.” - Sydney Star Observer
Tickets range from $37-$87 and are available for purchase online or by calling Patron Services at (609) 258-2787. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, New Jersey.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was founded in 1974 in the wake of the Stonewall Uprising, with the first performances held on the makeshift stage of the West Side Discussion Group’s loft space in downtown New York City. We’ve come a long way, baby…
Over its 50+ year journey the company has grown into a crowd-pleasing, globe-spanning phenomenon, having performed in over 43 countries and 667 cities for enthusiastic crowds of all sizes, as well as connecting with small groups through engagement programs that focus on elements of their performance: The personas! The technique! The wigs!
The world’s foremost gender-skewering comic ballet company now exists in a world that is catching up with their once highly-subversive viewpoint, allowing their style of ballet to be viewed simply as... sheer entertainment.
Whether you have sought out the Trocks or the Trocks found you: they love the audiences who appreciate their satirical, silly, skilled, slapstick corner of the ballet world, long-time fans and newbies alike.
McCarter is one of the country’s flagship theaters and a vibrant hub for the performing arts and community engagement. Located on the campus of Princeton University, McCarter is an independent nonprofit organization offering theater, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages. A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter has premiered landmark works including Our Town, You Can’t Take It With You, and Bus Stop, and continues to collaborate with leading playwrights and artists from around the world.
Each year, more than 100,000 community members engage with McCarter’s performances and programs, including over 5,000 students across Princeton, Trenton, and the region. Guided by its values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” McCarter creates art and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and strengthen community.
