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Romeo and Juliet
2026-05-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Academy of Music, 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, 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.

The Magic Flute
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Embark on a whimsical adventure with Ballet Austin’s delightful adaptation of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Stephen Mills’ playful choreography, combined with imaginative Cambodian shadow puppetry and fantastical creatures, breathes new life into this timeless story. Join Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina on their quest for love and truth, encountering quirky characters and magical trials along the way. With stunning visuals and Mozart’s beloved score, The Magic Flute is a heartwarming and unforgettable journey into the world of fantasy and romance fit for all ages.

Spring Experience
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, _02111, United States
The 2026 Spring Experience is made up of three contrasting works that showcase the versatility of Boston Ballet dancers and the varied styles of contemporary ballet storytelling—Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman, and Lia Cirio’s After.
Featured Image: Viktorina Kapitonova and SeokJoo Kim in Lia Cirio’s After, photo by Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet.

Mere Mortals
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94102, 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 with the visionary music of composer Floating Points, this is a critical reimagining of an ancient tale in the context of our modern, tech-driven age.
Nikisha Fogo as Pandora and Wei Wang as Hope from Aszure Barton and Sam Shepherd’s Mere Mortals // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet

Drawing on the Walls
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Community College PAC, SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Always surprising, delightfully entertaining, utterly original, Chamber Music Northwest and BodyVox will unite live chamber music and innovative contemporary dance for their 15th anniversary and 10th collaboration together. This World Premiere production is musically headlined by the one of our favorite wind ensembles, the dynamic and innovative WindSync. Following our most recent collaborations, Nineteen|Twenty (Akropolis Wind Quintet, 2022) and Beautiful Everything (Imani Winds, 2024), WindSync will join forces with BodyVox’s choreographers and dancers for an evening that celebrates both the voice of the soul (music) and of the body (dance).
Previously called Walls Come Down: 1980s

Spring Series: Gen Horiuchi’s Cinderella
2026-04-26 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO, 63121, United States
Gen Horiuchi’s enchanting full-length Cinderella returns to the stage, set to Prokofiev’s timeless score. Premiered in 2009 and last performed in 2022, this beloved ballet will be revived with the local debut of stunning sets and costumes by renowned British designer Peter Farmer. Featuring the full cast of Saint Louis Ballet, this magical production brings the classic fairy tale to life with elegance, humor, and breathtaking choreography.

MUJERES: Women in Motion
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New York City Center, 131 W 55th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Ballet Hispánico’s 56th Season brings together four choreographers whose work approaches dance as a way of thinking about the present.

Cassi Abranches’ Trança offers a contemporary take on Brazilian dance capturing the restless energy of daily life. (World Premiere)
Marianela Boán’s Reactor Antígona reimagines the Greek myth as a living question on female sacrifice, the passage between worlds, and the self-imposed structures we live under. (World Premiere)
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Línea Recta explores what happens when individuality begins to move collectively through flamenco dance. (Company Repertory)
Stephanie Martinez’s Otra Vez, Otra Vez, Otra Vez offers a richly textured reflection on the cyclical patterns of life inspired by Picasso’s Old Guitarist. (New Company Work)

Each work speaks in its own language, yet all share a common thread: a curiosity about how we move through the world and alongside one another.
Also featured is the En Familia / Family Matinee on April 25—a joyful, one-hour performance with narration and interactive moments, hosted by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro. All tickets are $25.
Photo by Rachel Neville

OBT By Design
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, 97005, United States
In this annual choreographic tradition, the OBT company artists collaborate with our second company, OBT2, on a collection of world premieres. Join us as our rising stars step into the spotlight to share something breathtakingly new.
One night only!
