State Ballet Theatre of Russia to Bring ROMEO & JULIET to Capitol Center for the Arts

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia's production of Romeo & Juliet comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts for one performance on Tuesday, February 2, at 7pm. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now.

Founded by legendary dancer and former principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Maya Plisetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia - now under the direction of award-winning dancer and Moiseyev Dance Company soloist Nikolay Anokhin - presents the most passionate romantic tragedy ever told.

This full-scale production is choreographed by Bolshoi Ballet choreographer Michael Lavrovsky, and based on William Shakespeare's timeless tale of tragic love. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents 55 of Russia's brightest ballet stars to bring this celebration of true love onto our stage and into our hearts.

Formed in 1961, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia has established itself as one of Russia's leading ballet companies by building an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and depth. The soloists and corps de ballet include some of Russia's most accomplished dancers, and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout France, Germany, Holland and Czechoslovakia, as well as in India and throughout Africa. Numerous distinguished students of the famous Voronezh Choreographic College joined the State Ballet Theatre of Russia upon their graduation.

Ticket Prices: $58 Gold Circle; $48 Orchestra/Mezzanine; $38 Balcony; $28 Rear Balcony; $20 Students Orchestra/Mezzanine/Balcony Tickets are onsale now and can be purchased via phone at 603-225-1111, online at www.ccanh.com, and at the box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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