The Nevada Ballet Theatre brings Shakespeare's timeless tragedy "Romeo & Juliet" to life in this captivating production choreographed by James Canfield. Set in 15th Century Verona, the ballet tells the heartbreaking story of star-crossed lovers caught between their feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets. The performance features Prokofiev's emotionally stirring score, which perfectly complements the dancers' movements as they portray this tale of passionate love and devastating loss.
The production boasts lush sets and intricate costumes that transport audiences to Renaissance Italy. In the elegant Reynolds Hall, with its perfect sightlines and exceptional acoustics, viewers are drawn into every nuance of the dancers' performances. The emotional depth of this classic ballet resonates throughout the theater as the dancers interpret one of literature's most beloved and tragic romances through the expressive language of dance.