March 22, 12:55 pm
Ticket prices:
Members (MET and PAC) $20.40
Child: $12
Student: $12
General Admission: $24
Montagues brings bloodshed to the city. When the Capulets organise a masked ball in honour of their daughter Juliet, Romeo Montague and his friend Mercutio attend incognito because of the hatred that tears the two houses apart. Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love, and are distraught when they realise they belong to rival families.
William Shakespeare’s timeless story, written in 1595, is brought to the stage through breathtaking choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s much-loved score. With its famous melodies, rhythmic variety and universal theme, this story of impossible love remains an all-time favourite, and is one of the world’s most popular ballets.
Stellar performances by Alexander Volchkov and Anna Nikulina illuminate this masterpiece, making the immortal tale of the lovers of Verona an unforgettable experience.
(Ballet recorded live on May 12th, 2013)
Cast Alexander Volchkov
(Romeo), Anna Nikulina
(Juliet)
Choreography Yuri Grigorovich
Libretto Sergei Prokofiev,
Sergei Radlov and Adrian
Piotrovsky
Romeo and Juliet