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Romeo and Juliet
Hamburgische Staatsoper, Großes Haus (Hamburg)
"John Neumeier’s Shakespeare adaptation has over time become a classic. After numerous revivals and revisions, the ballet has not lost any of its freshness. Once again, one is overwhelmed by the tragic passion of youth." Die Welt Music: Serge Prokofieff Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier Set and Costumes: Jürgen Rose 3 hours | 2 intermissions Part 1: 60 minutes, Part 2: 30 minutes, Part 3: 45 minutes PREMIERE: Frankfurt Ballet, Frankfurt, February 14, 1971 PREMIERE IN HAMBURG: The Hamburg Ballett, January 6, 1974 PREMIERE NEW VERSION IN HAMBURG: The Hamburg Ballet, December 23, 1981 ORIGINAL CAST: Juliet: Marianne Kruuse Romeo: Truman Finney Mercutio: Max Midinet Tybalt: Fred Howald Benvolio: Maximo Barra Lady Capulet: Beatrice Cordua Lord Capulet: Paul Herbinger Paris: Ricardo Duse Brother Lorenzo: Stephan Mettin The Nurse: Gertrud Schmitz ON TOUR: 1996 Genoa 2006 Cagliari 2016 Baden-Baden IN THE REPERTORY: Royal Danish Ballet The Tokyo Ballet