Acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne returns to the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave. with his production of “The Red Shoes,” which runs through Oct. 1.

Ashley Shaw in Matthew Bourne’s production of “The Red Shoes.” (photo by Johan Persson)

A beloved fairy tale and Academy Award-winning movie, “The Red Shoes” has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance, but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.

Bourne’s magical new adaptation of the legendary Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger 1948 film reunites him with his regular collaborators and New Adventures Associate Artists who created “Sleeping Beauty,” Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

“The Red Shoes” is set to a new score arranged by New Adventures Associate Artist Terry Davies using the mesmerizing music of classic Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles and Martin Scorsese. Herrmann created a variety of pieces that range from the witty and playfully robust to the achingly romantic and bittersweet.

“We are thrilled to open the 2017-2018 season of ‘Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center’ with Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Red Shoes,’” said Rachel Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. “Matthew has been an extraordinary force in the dance world. His new interpretation of one of the greatest films about ballet, one that highlights the poignant theme of love vs. art, still resonates with audiences today.”

Bourne is a five-time Olivier Award winner and the only British director to have won the Tony Award for both Best Choreographer and Best Director of a Musical.

“Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center” is one of the leading presenters of dance on the West Coast. The celebrated series offers significant works by prestigious ballet and contemporary dance artists from around the world.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit centertheatregroup.org.