Romeo & Juliet Suite

With his production, Benjamin Millepied offers a contemporary vision of Prokofiev’s masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. The choreographer navigates between cinema, dance and theatre, reinterpreting Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as young adults in an urban environment where social norms prevent them from living their love story. On stage and off, the plot unfolds in Los Angeles thanks to a unique projection system. Certain tableaus are broadcast in real time from unexpected places the theatre and backstage. Filmed live, the dancers pass from stage to screen.

Each performance features a different cast, highlighting diverse couples – male/female, male/male, female/female – making this version of Romeo and Juliet a universal celebration of love. Benjamin Millepied thus presents the mythical tale through a modern and original prism, further embellished by Prokofiev’s music.

© Josh Rose