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Sir Kenneth MacMillan's masterful interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, entered AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S repertoire in 1985 and has since become one of the Company's signature productions. Against the sumptuous setting of Renaissance Italy, MacMillan weaves a dance tapestry rich in character nuance and sensuality, and Sergei Prokofiev's stirring music underscores the lyric beauty and passion of this beloved ballet's star-crossed lovers.

"To see full-evening productions of "Romeo and Juliet" is to experience something akin to the first few forays into young love... The sheer sweep of costumes, the sets, the scenario and the famous Prokofiev score is overwhelming."
- New York Times

PERFORMANCE DATES/ TIMES

All with live orchestra
Thursday, July 16, 2009	7:30pm
Friday, July 17, 2009	7:30pm
Saturday, July 18, 2009	2:00pm
Saturday, July 18, 2009	7:30pm
Sunday, July 19, 2009	2:00pm

Purchase single tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500 or visiting ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster Outlet, or the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office - Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM.

PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES

• Thirty Minute Lectures begin one hour prior to curtain and take place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall.
• Light food available for purchase

RECEPTIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS
A Center Dance Arts Reception will take place following the opening night performance. By invitation only. To become a member of CDA or to receive more information on attending this special event, please contact us at dance@musiccenter.org

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program is subject to change. Casting will not be announced until the week of the engagement and is also subject to change after announcement. Final casting for each performance will be announced as soon as it is known.

Program	Choreographer/Composer
Romeo and Juliet	Sir Kenneth MacMillan/Sergei Prokofiev