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Romeo and Juliet Suite

A contemporary Romeo and Juliet in Los Angeles.

Sept 5–15, 2022
La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France

What if Romeo and Juliet had lived today? That is the question the choreographer Benjamin Millepied asks as he revisits Shakespeare’s drama, bringing a bold spin to Profokiev’s classic score. The setting is contemporary Los Angeles, and a unique projection system allows the performers to float between screen and stage. Millepied’s star-crossed lovers live in the high-tech world of 2022. —Elena Clavarino

Photo: J. Rose