September 18-20, 2026 Passion & Pride

Supported by PNC Bank

Love. Rivalry. Celebration.

Three powerful visions of artistry come together in Atlanta Ballet’s 26|27 season opener. Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others celebrates the creative worlds of Fanny Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, while Melissa Hough’s premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, explores the timeless forces of desire, conflict, and fate. George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes brings dazzling technique, exuberant movement, and unmistakable American flair to the stage, set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

The duration of this performance is 2 hours and 11 minutes, inclusive of two intermissions.

Photography by Rachel Neville. Artwork by Monica Lind.

Performance Credits

Significant Others

Music by

Fanny Mendelssohn

Choreography by

Remi Wörtmeyer

Staging by

Atlanta Ballet Artistic Staff

Costume and Scenic Design by

Remi Wörtmeyer

Lighting Design by

Ben Rawson

Plagued Houses, A World Premiere

Music by

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography by

Melissa Hough

Costume and Scenic Design by

Emma Kingsbury

Lighting Design by

Ben Rawson

Stars and Stripes

Music by

John Philip Sousa

Choreography by

Staging by

Paul Boos

Costume Design by

Barbara Karinska

Scenic Design by

David Hays

Lighting Design by

Ben Rawson