The State Ballet Theatre of Russia: Romeo and Juliet

Event Type
Performance
Event Description

ROMEO AND JULIET 

Full-Length Ballet in Three Acts 
Music by Sergei Prokofiev 
Choreography by Michael Lavrovsky 
 
Founded by legendary dancer and former principal dancer of The Bolshoi Theatre Ballet, Maya Plisetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia—now under the direction of award-winning dancer and Moiseyev Dance Company soloist Nikolay Anokhin—presents the most passionate romantic tragedy every told.   
 
This full-scale production is choreographed by Bolshoi Theatre Ballet Choreographer Michael Lavrovsky, and based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents 55 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring this celebration of true love onto our stage and into our hearts. 
 
“Effortless precision.” —Palm Beach Daily News 
“Full of enchantment!” —The New York Times 
 
 
Dance Styles
Ballet

Location

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

205 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 334-2400