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Pennsylvania Ballet - Romeo and Juliet

Pennsylvania Ballet - Romeo and Juliet at Academy of Music

Why see Pennsylvania Ballet - Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet

The tragic story of Verona's star-crossed lovers is being brought to life by Sir Kenneth Macmillan's emotional choreography, paired with Prokofiev's unforgettable score. This gorgeous production will stay with you long after you leave the venue and will imprint itself on your heart, that's if it isn't already there.

The Story Behind The Ballet

In Verona, there are heated tensions between sworn enemies Montagues and Capulets. Their vicious hatred of one another is famed throughout the city, as it their often fatal sword play.

Romeo, the youngest of the Montague name, sneaks into the Capulet's ball due to the persuasion of his cousin Tybalt. Little does young Romeo know, this is the place he'll meet Juliet - and once their eyes meet, they fall immediately and deeply in love.

So begins a tale that has gone on to become one of our greatest, tragic love stories which will never age with time.

Reviews

Customer reviews

5 reviews, average rating: (4.4 Stars)

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Triumph of Dance Artistry

Un gran triunfo! Maestro Don Corella has created perfection with his exquisite version of the Romeo and Juliet Ballet. I was lucky enough to attend the Saturday, October 20 performance in Philadelphia with principal dancers Pineiro and Molina. (two of my favorites). The settings, the costumes, the staging, the music--the audience was transported in time to medieval Verona and could feel the culture of those days come alive. Yet this was Ballet, and Pineiro gave us a masterpiece performance with her light as air moves, her dainty smiles, her powerful moods of both joy and despair integrated fully into dance, and her brilliant footwork and impeccable arm and body movement. Molina was strong and sweet, a true youth in love. The fencing scenes were fun and fantastic, and the corps and the supporting characters were very engaging. Of course, the memorable music of Prokofiev was amazingly done. The refurbished Academy of Music was the ideal historic venue for this lovely event. BRAVO! ... Read more

Jane Gordon

Energy, personality, emotion

A wonderful job. The dancers and orchestra brought tears to my eyes many times. ... Read more

Brunie

the ending

We went to see the show last night (10/13). The anticipated ending of their true love did not end the way we were expecting. They were not together, what happened? Sorry, the ending disappointed us. ... Read more
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