September 18-20, 2026 Passion and Pride

Supported by PNC Bank

A trio of intimate collaborations and bold celebrations.

Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, a captivating blend of music and art inspired by Fanny Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, returns to the Atlanta stage for a celebration of love and collaboration that highlights the transformative power of artistic partnerships.

Melissa Hough, recognized for a choreographic style that emphasizes strong technique, clean lines, and precise musicality, will present her world premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Commemorating 250 years of our nation’s history with an exuberant finale, Atlanta Ballet presents George Balanchine’s signature style in Stars and Stripes, a masterpiece set to John Philip Sousa’s marches, including the well-known “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Performance Credits

Significant Others
Music by
Fanny Mendelssohn
Choreography by
Remi Wörtmeyer
Set and Costume Design by
Remi Wörtmeyer
Lighting Design by
Ben Rawson
Plagued Houses, A World Premiere
Music by
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by
Melissa Hough
Set and Costume Design by
Emma Kingsbury
Lighting Design by
Ben Rawson
Stars and Stripes
Music by
John Philip Sousa
Choreography by
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
Staging by
Paul Boos