Northrop Presents

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

2017//18 Northrop Season
Past event
Feb 27, 2018
Feb 28, 2018
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

Romeo and Juliet
by Jean-Christophe Maillot

Young love and centuries-old hate: with its primal passions, timeless themes, and heart-rending music that many regard as the greatest ballet score ever written, Romeo and Juliet has inspired the world’s greatest dance-makers. Internationally-acclaimed French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot conveys all of the drama of this poignant, timeless masterpiece in a moving two-act version. His company, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, is in demand the world over for its iconic productions, and the glorious technique and impeccable artistry of its 50 exquisite dancers. They make their Northrop debut with this powerful tale of tragic love that will captivate ballet enthusiasts and new audiences alike.

Under the Presidency of H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Jean-Christophe Maillot

“Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo has something startling and fine to show us in this swift and sleek dance treatment of the eternal story of Romeo and Juliet.” –The New York Times

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