Photo Coverage: Inside the National Ballet's Romeo and Juliet

The National Ballet of Canada is celebrating its 60th Season in Toronto this year and is opening with a landmark new production of the classic Romeo and Juliet. The show marks a World Premiere by Alexei Ratmansky who was hailed by the New York Times as "the most in-demand ballet choreographer in the world", Romeo and Juliet has been a signature piece for the National Ballet since entering the repertoire in 1964 so it is a fitting production to mark the 60th Anniversary. This new production of Romeo and Juliet is described as being totally fresh, and brilliantly imagined. It features Prokofiev's touching score and will combine an elegant and classic vocabulary with intense and emotional modern dance.

Romeo and Juliet had its official opening last night in Toronto, and BWW is thrilled to be able to give its readers a sneak peek look at the lavish new production.

When and Where?
Romeo and Juliet

The National Ballet of Canada - Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

Romeo and Juliet opens on November 16th and plays until November 27th

Tickets range from $25 to $177 and can be purchased by phone at (1 866) 345-9595 or online at www.nationalballet.ca

Standing Room Tickets
$12 standing room tickets go on sale at 11:00 am on the day of a performance and are available for purchase in person only at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office, 145 Queen St. W. Standing room tickets are subject to availability and are limited to two per person.

All Photos by Racheal McCaig Photography