Romeo & Juliet

Ukraine’s National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, historic home to some of Russian ballet’s most famous artists, performs Mikhail Lavrovsky’s balletic interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy, set to Prokofiev’s enthralling score. Main Stage

Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Each revival gives opportunities for new dancers to interpret … +