Two households, both alike in dignity...

Undoubtedly, history's most romantic and tragic story of the original star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, lends itself beautifully to the language of ballet, from kinetic violence to the exquisite pain of young love, the warring Capulets and Montagues are brought to life by the New York City Ballet through thrilling choreography and the unforgettably haunting score of Prokofiev.

What Is the Story?

In 16th-century Verona, there are heated tensions between sworn enemies, the Montagues and the Capulets. Their vicious hatred of one another is famed throughout the city, as is their often fatal swordplay.

Romeo, the youngest of the Montague clan, is depressed after falling for a girl who spurned his advances. Persuaded by cousin Tybalt, he sneaks into a Capulet ball in the hopes of finding her, that is, until he sees Juliet and falls deeply and immediately in love.

So begins a tale that has gone on to become our greatest, tragic story of all-consuming love doomed from the start...