JUST DO IT: Pennsylvania Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

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JUST DO IT: Pennsylvania Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

POSTED: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 6:11 PM

Filed Under: Just Do It

Photo | Paul Kolnik

Shakespeare's classic tale just can't get any more romantic than this: Pennsylvania Ballet is performing Romeo & Juliet this weekend, accompanied by stirring music and compelling performances by dancers with plenty of chemistry. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's famous score, choreographer John Cranko explores new dimensions of the well-known tragedy through the agility and tenderness of an accomplished ensemble. For added "aw," a husband-and-wife dancing duo (PA Ballet principals Zachary Hench and Julie Diana) are playing the star-crossed title characters. Performances begin Fri., June 4, at the Academy of Music and run for only a week (pick up next week's City Paper to read Janet Anderson's review), so grab your tickets quick, and your tissues quicker, before this ephemeral production vanishes. Romeo & Juliet, June 4-12, $24-$129, Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, 215-893-1999, paballet.org.

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