Due to a backlog in the nation’s seaports, ballet fans will not be able to attend “Swan Lake” at McCain Auditorium as it has been canceled. Kansas State University says the Jan. 25, 2022, performance of “Swan Lake” by the Russian National Ballet at McCain Auditorium has been canceled. Todd Holmberg, executive director of McCain, said the cancellation is due to the unprecedented backlog on incoming goods arriving by boat to the U.S., which means shipping companies are unable to guarantee delivery of inbound cargo shipments. “This situation is affecting the logistics planning for the Russian National Ballet and means that timely delivery of the company’s set and costumes for the ballet company’s entire U.S. tour cannot be guaranteed,” Holmberg said. “As a result, the Russian National Ballet made the difficult decision to cancel its K-State performance.”
