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Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

American Ballet Theatre - Romeo and Juliet

Closed July 22, 2023

This danced tale of Shakespeare's doomed lovers hasn't gone stale at all - with strong performers, it only deepens with time.

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Why See American Ballet Theatre - Romeo and Juliet?

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SHAKESPEARE'S ENDURING TRAGEDY

One of ABT's most well-known productions, the story of Verona's tragic star-crossed lovers is given a new lease of life by Sir Kenneth MacMillan in this gorgeous production, with Renaissance Italy providing an elegant and period-perfect background for Prokofiev's fantastic and unforgettable score.

THE STORY BEHIND THE BALLET

Two warring families in Renaissance Italy cannot thwart the love between two of it's youngest and innocent family members when they meet at a masquerade ball. Romeo of the family Montague convinces Juliet of the rival family Capulet to elope in secret, where the elderly Friar hopes that their marriage will be the key to everlasting peace between the two factions.

Tragically their married life is over before it begins as Romeo is antagonized into killing Tybalt, Juliet's cousin when the latter murders Mercutio, friend to Romeo. Romeo must leave Verona in exile, and leave Juliet behind to marry the eligible Paris. But Juliet concocts a plan with the Friar; she will feign death by poisoning and wait for Romeo to steal her away once the Friar's word reaches him.

Alas, it is not to be as the news of Juliet's death reaches Romeo before the letter. He buys true poison and sneaks into Juliet's resting place, where he drinks the vial - just in time for Juliet to wake up. Bereft at seeing her Romeo dead, she curses the heavens and kills herself using his dagger - a terrible price for two families to pay for their senseless feud.

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Dates

Opening night: 18 July 2023

Audience

Suitable for ages 10+

Run time

Approximate running time: 3 hours with intermission

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Misty Copeland will star on June 12th (7.30pm) + June 16th (2pm) performances

Creative

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Choreography: Sir Kenneth MacMillan

Set Designer: Nicholas Georgiadis

Costume Designer: Nicholas Georgiadis

Lighting Designer: Thomas Skelton

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