Mikhailovsky Ballet in town through weekend

The Mikhailovsky Ballet, from St. Petersburg, Russia, will return to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts with its U.S. premiere of “Le Corsaire.”

“Le Corsaire,” which was to have opened Friday, will also be performed at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets start at $29.

Regarded as a beloved ballet in the Russian repertoire, “Le Corsaire” follows Conrad, a pirate, falling in love with Greek maiden Medora.

American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Ivan Vasiliev will be featured in the title role during the Saturday evening performance.

“Le Corsaire is a marvelous ballet that I love performing,” Vasiliev said, noting he will perform the edition of the ballet by Mikhail Messerer, Mikhailovsky Ballet’s master-in-chief. This editon is based on the version by Russian dancer and choreographer Konstantin Sergeyev staged for the Mariinsky Ballet, formally known as the Kirov Ballet.

“I find the edition very interesting, filled with breathtaking movements and nuances,” Vasiliev said.

For more information, call (714) 556-2787 or visit scfta.org.