Winnipeg 
Elizabeth Lamont and Ryan Vetter; Photo by David Cooper
FAMED STAR-CROSSED LOVERS RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY.
Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo & Juliet, one of the most popular Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) productions of all time, returns to the Centennial Concert Hall from February 13-17 after being in a moratorium for 5 years.
Set to Serge Prokofiev’s glorious score performed by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Toer van Schayk’s magnificent recreation of sixteenth century Italy, the production is a dramatic tour-de-force of Shakespeare’s infamous play that highlights the versatility and technical excellence that has made the RWB world-renowned.
Though Romeo & Juliet was Dutch choreographer Rudi van Dantzig’s first full-length ballet, it has been heralded as a ballet that truly displays the emotion of the play. Adapted and premiered by the RWB in 1981, the RWB’s Romeo & Juliet includes apprentices and students from the RWB School, in addition to the regular Company, totaling nearly 75 dancers.
Romeo & Juliet Events:
RWB Book Club: All are welcome to join as the RWB discusses Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and how the timeless play compares to the ballet. The Book Club will meet after the Friday, February 15 performance.
Pre-show Chats: Join us thirty minutes prior to each performance at the Centennial Concert Hall for a chat between RWB artistic staff and local media. Admission is free with a Romeo & Juliet ticket.
Meet the Dancers: RWB dancers will be available for photos and to sign autographs on February 13 and 15 immediately following the performance.
Backstage Tour: Join us for an intimate look at the exciting world of dance behind the scenes on February 14 and 16 following the performance. Tickets to the tour are free, but limited, and available at intermission.
PERFORMANCES:
Location: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dates:
Wednesday, February 13 to Sunday, February 17, 2019
7:30 pm February 13, 14, 15, 16; matinee at 2:00 pm on February 17
Admission: $30 & up
Tickets can be purchased online at www.rwb.org, in person through the RWB Customer Service Office at 380 Graham Avenue or by calling 204-956-2792 or toll free 1-800-667-4792. Groups of ten or more should contact the RWB Customer Service Office for more information on group discounts.
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