Romeo and Juliet

"John Neumeier’s Shakespeare adaptation has over time become a classic. After numerous revivals and revisions, the ballet has not lost any of its freshness. Once again, one is overwhelmed by the tragic passion of youth."
Die Welt


Music: Serge Prokofieff
Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier
Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose

3 hours | 2 intermissions
Part 1: 60 minutes, Part 2: 30 minutes, Part 3: 45 minutes

PREMIERE:
Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, February 14, 1971
PREMIERE IN HAMBURG:
The Hamburg Ballett, January 6, 1974
PREMIERE NEW VERSION IN HAMBURG:
The Hamburg Ballet, December 23, 1981

ORIGINAL CAST:
Juliet: Marianne Kruuse
Romeo: Truman Finney
Mercutio: Max Midinet
Tybalt: Fred Howald
Benvolio: Maximo Barra
Lady Capulet: Beatrice Cordua
Lord Capulet: Paul Herbinger
Paris: Ricardo Duse
Brother Lorenzo: Stephan Mettin
The Nurse: Gertrud Schmitz

ON TOUR:
1996 Genoa 2006 Cagliari 2016 Baden-Baden 2025 Venice

IN THE REPERTORY:
Royal Danish Ballet
The Tokyo Ballet