Romeo and Juliet at Morris Performing Arts Center

Founded by legendary dancer and former principal dancer of the Bolshio Theatre 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 Theatre 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 the Morris stage and into our hearts.