Romeo and Juliet (Lavery) explained

Romeo and Juliet
Choreographer:Sean Lavery
Composer:Sergei Prokofiev
Premiere:1965
Place:New York State Theater, Lincoln Center
Genre:Neoclassical ballet
Type:Classical ballet

The balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet was staged by Sean Lavery, assistant to the ballet master in chief at New York City Ballet to Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet (1934–1940). The premiere took place 24 February 1991 at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center.

Cast

The original cast consisted of Judith Fugate and Peter Boal.

NYCB revivals

SeasonRomeoJuliet
2005 Saratoga SpringsPeter BoalJudith Fugate
2006 WinterSébastien MarcoviciYvonne Borree
2006 Saratoga SpringsTyler AngleKathryn Morgan
2007 School of American Ballet workshopRussell JanzenCallie Bachman
2009 Saratoga Springs – first cast
2009 Saratoga Springs – first castChase FinlayStephanie Zungre

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