But Ashton’s “Romeo and Juliet” – the first ballet interpretation of Shakespeare’s familiar story created in the West, without influence from the original 1940 Soviet version by Leonid ...

This ballet is old enough to nab a Freedom Pass, but refuses to act its age. Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet premiered .

Lacee said Ballet Midwest chose Romeo & Juliet for its spring show. She said it is a traditional ballet, which may make it more appropriate for adults and older children. However, she said they ...