Twin Cities Ballet presents
Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet

Attendees may enter the performance space at about 1:15pm.
Door time: 12:45pm; start time 2:00pm.

Following last year’s triumphant premiere, Twin Cities Ballet’s smash hit original performance Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet returns! An electrifying fusion of Shakespeare’s timeless story with the iconic music of Queen, this groundbreaking performance comes to life with the high-energy sounds of local band Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack live on stage, creating an experience that will thrill both ballet enthusiasts and fans of Queen’s music.

Set in a dystopian future where rival gangs battle for survival and dominance in a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland, this visually stunning production takes Romeo and Juliet into a bold, modern world with breathtaking choreography, original set, costume, lighting, and captivating multimedia projections. This sensory feast will fuel your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat with its thrilling modern twist on the classic story.

“I have never encountered such a phenomenal work of art before! The creativity, talent, collaboration, and vision was beyond anything I could have imagined. I don’t have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to describe it and how it moved me. Thank you for this gift of beauty and movement and music! Please please please consider bringing it back.”

Allison N., 2025 audience member

Experience Shakespeare’s tragic love story reimagined for a new generation—packed with heart, intensity, passion, and fantastic dancing. Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet is more than just a show; it’s an unforgettable, high-octane, emotional ride all wrapped in the epic soundscape of Queen’s music that you won’t want to miss.

About Twin Cities Ballet (TCB): Founded and directed by Denise Vogt and Rick Vogt, TCB is the metro area’s leading nonprofit professional ballet company. TCB is known for its unique, groundbreaking performances that push the boundaries of traditional ballet, such as Pink Floyd’s The Wall: A Rock Ballet, A Minnesota Nutcracker, Frankenstein, and last season’s original, full-length production, Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet, set to the music of Queen. TCB pioneered the concept of creating full-length story ballets set to rock music and performed live by local project or tribute bands, which has set it apart as the leader in producing and performing such acclaimed, original works.

TCB’s mission is to connect and enrich communities by making ballet approachable, relatable, and fun, through professional and original productions and educational outreach. To find out more about Twin Cities Ballet and other upcoming productions, please visit TwinCitiesBallet.org.