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Press Alert: AJC says “‘Roméo et Juliette’ is Worth a Second Look”

The press is already raving about the return of Jean-Christophe Maillot's Roméo et Juliette performed by Atlanta Ballet's talented dancers, which opens Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre!

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cynthia Bond Perry gives you four reasons to see Roméo et Juliette this month, whether it's your first or second time seeing this production from Atlanta Ballet.

"In last year's Southern premiere, the company and it's orchestra glowed in one of the most passion-driven, musically challenging works they've performed in years - many say it's the best they've done."

Click here to read the full article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


ArtsATL
Scott Freeman sits down with Atlanta Ballet Company dancer Christian Clark about taking on the role of Roméo.

"Clark and Alessa Rogers as Juliette found themselves in star-making roles, singled out for their smoldering onstage chemistry... The role of Romeo has upped Clark’s profile with Atlanta Ballet, a place that has been his home away from home since he was in the second grade."

Click here to read the full preview from ArtsATL.


Gwinnett Daily Post
Click here for GDP's preview.


The Marietta Daily Journal
The MDJ recommends the Atlanta Ballet production of Jean-Christophe Maillot's Roméo et Juliette for Valentine's Day and highlights the dancers who are Cobb County residents.

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Roméo et Juliette Press from 2014

ArtsATL named the Atlanta Ballet's performance of Roméo et Juliette the best show of 2014 and our leading star-crossed lovers, Atlanta Ballet dancers Alessa Rogers and Christian Clark, as the couple of the year!

The AJC highlights Atlanta Ballet's 2014 performance of Roméo et Juliette in its year in review.

The AJC 2014 review calls the show a "triumph for Atlanta Ballet."

ArtsATL's review names the performance a "romantic and tragic tour de force."

You won't want to miss this breathtaking show from Atlanta Ballet, which runs February 6-14, 2015 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

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Atlanta Ballet Company dancers Alessa Rogers and Christian Clark. Photo by Charlie McCullers.