Apr
25-26
th
2026
The Fitzgerald Theater
Sat & Sun
Apr
25-26
th
2026
The Fitzgerald Theater
Metropolitan Ballet presents
Romeo & Juliet
Classical ballet set to original music score starring world-renowned ballet dancers Skylar Brandt and Jake Roxander
Ages
All Ages
American Ballet Theater’s principal Skylar Brandt and soloist Jake Roxander to perform leads in ROMEO & JULIET at the FITZGERALD Theater. The ballet is the most recognized romantic tragedy and celebrated love story of all time and will be beautifully staged in the classic tradition to the original music score by Prokofiev. True to the original story, the ballet unfolds in the Renaissance period of Verona, Italy.
Skylar Brandt performed the role of Giselle last season at Northrop in a stunning performance with the Metropolitan Ballet. The Company is honored to have Skylar Brandt return as Juliet in this delightful and romantic production. From lead roles in classical ballets to creating new characters, Brandt’s versatility and grace captivate audiences worldwide. Jake Roxander, a breathtakingly powerful rising star of ABT will perform as Romeo.
ROMEO & JULIET is presented by Metropolitan Ballet of the Twin Cities under the direction of Erik Sanborn.
The Metropolitan Ballet, a Twin Cities organization since 2002, is a group of artists with a mission of uniting the communities of dance, music, and theater in staging high-impact works in the performing art of dance with an emphasis on accessibility, diversity, and affordability.
Performers
Metropolitan Ballet presents
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet ~ Classical ballet set to original music score Starring world-renowned ballet dancers Skylar Brandt and Jake Roxander American Ballet Theater’s principal Skylar Brandt and soloist Jake Roxander to perform leads…
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Skylar Brandt is a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Skylar Brandt was born in Purchase, New York, and began her training at the age of six at Scarsdale Ballet…
Read MoreJake Roxander
Jake Roxander began his dance training at the age of eight, studying with his parents at their school, Studio Roxander, in his hometown of Medford, Oregon. During his childhood, Roxander…
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