ROMEO & JULIET
APRIL, 1-4, 2027
Choreography: Edwaard Liang
In a city divided by hatred, two young lovers dare to defy their families and follow their hearts. From their first electrifying meeting to their final, fateful kiss, Romeo & Juliet captures the passion, bravery, and heartbreak of love born in the shadow of violence. Set against a backdrop of feuding houses and unstoppable destiny, this timeless tale unfolds with breathtaking beauty, where love blooms bright and fleeting, and every heartbeat races toward tragedy.
Commissioned by Tulsa Ballet in 2012 to star choreographer Edwaard Liang, Dance Magazine celebrated the production by saying that Liang’s “inventive choreography served the story with flair.” Join us for an evening full of romance, live accompaniment from Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, delightful moments of comedy, thrilling sword-fighting and one of literature’s most heart-breaking conclusions.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Thursday, April 1 | 7:00pm (Preview Night)
Friday, April 2 | 7:30pm
Saturday, April 3 | 7:30pm
Sunday, April 4 | 2:30pm
READ THE SYNOPSIS
PROLOGUE
Setting: Renaissance Verona, Italy, where the Montague and Capulet families have been feuding for years over an old grudge.
WHAT IS PREVIEW NIGHT?
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the magic of Tulsa Ballet. Preview Night offers you the chance to enter the PAC theater early and watch as the cast and crew prepare for a performance of The Sleeping Beauty.
Watch the dancers take their warmup class, hear from the artistic and production staff about what goes into putting a ballet onstage, then sit back and enjoy the Company’s final dress rehearsal, presented as a complete production from start-to-finish, as well as observe first-hand how final adjustments are made at the on-site production table. All tickets behind the production table have been discounted to $25 – no code necessary! Want a closer look? We’ve also discounted all available seats in front of the table to $50 each.
Doors for Preview Night will open at 6:15 and the show will begin at 7:00. Between 6:15 and 7:00, the curtain to the stage will remain open as the Tulsa Ballet staff go over various calls and cues. Interviews will be conducted with members of the artistic and production team.
Beer & Ballet
Preview Night brings you all the behind-the-scenes sneak peeks with a delicious, heady twist! Preview Night patrons will have the opportunity to purchase unique craft beer, available only on Preview Night.
Are you interested in attending all Preview Nights and experiencing the perks of being a Tulsa Ballet season subscriber? Our subscription package for Preview Night Thursdays starts at $75.
PRE-SHOW TALK (INCLUDED IN TICKET PURCHASE)
Credits
Choreography
Edwaard Liang
Music
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 Ballet
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev
Scenic & Costume Design
Based on original designed by David Walker
Lighting Design
Julie Duro
Fight Director
J. Steven White
Fight Assistant
Jose-Maria Aguila



