Romeo and Juliet (Lavery)
This article is about the Lavery setting of the balcony scene. For John Cranko's ballet, see Romeo and Juliet (Cranko). For Kenneth MacMillan's ballet, see Romeo and Juliet (MacMillan). For Peter Martins' ballet, see Romeo + Juliet (ballet). For other uses, see Romeo and Juliet (disambiguation).
| Romeo and Juliet | |
|---|---|
| Choreographer | Sean Lavery |
| Music | Sergei Prokofiev |
| Premiere |
1965 New York State Theater, Lincoln Center |
| Original ballet company | New York City Ballet |
| Genre | Neoclassical ballet |
| Type | Classical ballet |
The balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet was staged by Sean Lavery, assistant to the ballet master in chief at New York City Ballet to Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet (1934-1940). The premiere took place 24 February 1991 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center.
Cast
The original cast consisted of Judith Fugate and Peter Boal.
NYCB revivals
| Season | Romeo | Juliet |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saratoga Springs | Peter Boal | Judith Fugate |
| 2006 Winter | Sébastien Marcovici | Yvonne Borree |
| 2006 Saratoga Springs | Tyler Angle | Kathryn Morgan |
| 2007 School of American Ballet workshop | Russell Janzen | Callie Bachman |
| 2009 Saratoga Springs – first cast | Tyler Angle | Yvonne Borree |
| 2009 Saratoga Springs – first cast | Chase Finlay | Stephanie Zungre |
Reviews
- Ballet Magazine review by Eric Taub, August 2005
- Explore Dance review by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower, 21 January 2006
- NY Times review by Alastair Macaulay, 6 June 2007
External links
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