Philadelphia Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
Philadelphia Ballet bring to life the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet.
Why see Philadelphia Ballet - Romeo and Juliet?
A New Romeo and Juliet
The tragic story of Verona's star-crossed lovers is being brought to life by Philadelphia Ballet's Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes' choreography, paired with Prokofiev's unforgettable score. This gorgeous production of Shakespeare's masterpiece 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.
What Is The Story?
In Verona, there are heated tensions between sworn enemies, the Montagues and the Capulets. The family's vicious hatred of one another is famed throughout the city, as it is their often fatal swordplay.
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)
MS MR
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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