American Repertory Ballet to Bring ROMEO AND JULIET to McCarter Theatre Center, 4/16

American Repertory Ballet will present Artistic Director Douglas Martin's full-length Romeo and Juliet, set to Prokofiev's score, on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ.

Based on Shakespeare's tragic love story, Martin's version of the ballet features a company of 30 dancers, sets by scenic designer Kevin Lee Allen, and costumes designed by Michelle Ferranti. Scenic and costume design has been executed with careful attention to the aesthetic of what is now known as the early Renaissance era in Italy.

After its October 2013 premiere, Martin's Romeo and Juliet was named one of The Star-Ledger dance critic Robert Johnson's "Top Ten in Dance" for 2013. Johnson called the premiere a "watershed in the company's history." He said that the ballet "moved seamlessly from one episode to the next, hitting all the passionate high-notes in Prokofiev's score."

Marina Kennedy of Broadway World calls the production "an outstanding example of dance being perfectly adapted to dramatic interpretation, with the ARB dancers in full command of their art." NY-based dance critic Jerry Hochman of CriticalDance Magazine characterizes Martin's masterwork as "an ambitious production...emotionally and artistically fulfilling...exuberant and exciting to watch...[and] invit[ing] comparisons to other well-known productions,...including...that of Sir Kenneth MacMillan." American Repertory Ballet's Romeo and Juliet is perfect for Bard fans and those wishing to experience this popular, critically-acclaimed ballet.

"Romeo and Juliet is a timeless story of love and honor - something I truly believe the ephemeral moments in live ballet capture with immediacy and beauty," says Artistic Director Douglas Martin. "We are thrilled to bring this production to Princeton and greater Metropolitan-area audiences at the beautiful McCarter Theatre - right downtown of where the company rehearses every day."

Alongside this romantic performance, American Repertory Ballet is offering a "Proposal of a Lifetime" package. This is a unique opportunity to make a memorable Romeo and Juliet balcony proposal to your beloved in the theater after the performance. This $300 package also includes: a bottle of champagne, photo/video packages, a $250 gift certificate towards any engagement ring from Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton, and a night's stay at the Marriott Residence Inn Princeton-South Brunswick.

Marriott Residence Inn Princeton-South Brunswick is an official hotel partner of American Repertory Ballet. All American Repertory Ballet patrons can stay at the hotel on performance nights for a discounted rate. Contact the hotel directly at 732.329.9600 and mention the American Repertory Ballet deal in order to redeem this offer. Click here for more details.

For more information and to reserve your Proposal of a Lifetime Package, contact Alexis Branagan, Director of Marketing and PR at abranagan@arballet.org or 732.249.1254 x15.

At 6:00pm, directly before the performance, American Repertory Ballet is hosting a pre-performance networking event for young professionals in conjunction with the Princeton Area Alumni Association (PA3). This pre-performance reception is part of ARB's new Premiere Partners program for professionals ages 21 through 39. It will offer unique opportunities for young professionals to meet PA3 members - potential mentors from a variety of fields. There will be a cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres, sponsored by Main Street Catering. Admission for this reception will be $35. A portion of the proceeds will go towards PA3's internship fund for ARB's annual summer intern from the Princeton Internships in Civic Service program. Contact Kristine Farmer, ARB Development Coordinator at 732.249.1254 x11 or kfarmer@arballet.org for more information and to RSVP.

Tickets for Romeo and Juliet at McCarter Theatre Center on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm are available by calling 609.258.2787; online at www.mccarter.org; or in person at 91 University Place in Princeton. Learn more at www.arballet.org/Romeo.

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