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April 2026
Romeo and Juliet

Dance Company: Philadelphia Ballet
April 30, 2026, 7:30 pm Romeo and Juliet

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience this reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s ubiquitous tale of star-crossed lovers, set to the renowned score of Sergei Prokofiev. Reimagined by Philadelphia Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes, Romeo and Juliet follows the story of two young lovers from feuding families whose intense passion leads to their untimely tragic end.
Mere Mortals

Dance Company: San Francisco Ballet
April 30, 2026, 7:30 pm Mere Mortals

War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

Inspired by the Greek myth of Pandora’s Jar, Mere Mortals explores our relationship with artificial intelligence, its boundless potential, as well as the unforeseen consequences. Originally commissioned for Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season, the program returns as a fusion of electronic music, festival culture, and contemporary ballet. Merging the choreography of Aszure Barton...
May 2026
Romeo and Juliet

Dance Company: Philadelphia Ballet
May 1, 2026, 11:00 am Romeo and Juliet

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience this reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s ubiquitous tale of star-crossed lovers, set to the renowned score of Sergei Prokofiev. Reimagined by Philadelphia Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Juliano Nunes, Romeo and Juliet follows the story of two young lovers from feuding families whose intense passion leads to their untimely tragic end.

Get ready to sip on a cocktail as intense as Crime and Punishment itself! This dark, brooding drink captures all the drama and redemption of the ballet in one delicious sip. Here’s your recipe to taste the mood:

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Ingredients:

2 oz vodka
1 oz Blackberry Liqueur
1 oz Cold Brew Coffee
½ oz Simple Syrup
A dash of Angostura bitters
Fresh blackberries and lemon peel (for garnish)

Equipment:

Coupe glass
Cocktail shaker

Instructions:

Prepare Your Glass: Chill a coupe glass.
Shake with Vigor: Fill the shaker with ice, and add vodka, blackberry liqueur, cold brew coffee, simple syrup, and bitters. Shake vigorously to combine all the ingredients.
Strain and Serve: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish: Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon peel twist to add a touch of brightness, symbolizing hope and redemption.