Dance @ The Wallis is generously made possible by Koni and Geoff Rich

In a stunning Los Angeles debut, choreographer Benjamin Millepied offers an innovative and contemporary vision of Prokofiev’s masterpiece Romeo & Juliet. Navigating between film, dance and theater, Millepied reinterprets Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as young adults in an urban environment where social norms prevent them from living out their love story. Each performance features a different cast of dancers mixing genders and roles in a never before seen celebration of love.

On stage and off, the plot unfolds interweaving each unexpected place inside the theater and backstage, allowing audiences to experience parts of The Wallis they have never seen. Tableaux are broadcast in real time, from unexpected places inside the theater and backstage. The dancers, filmed live, pass from stage to screen.

"★★★★
A surprising, thrilling experience.”
- The Guardian

"★★★★
Captivating."
- Sydney Morning Herald

"★★★★★
"A must-see neoclassical tour de force. Benjamin Millepied delivers an intricately crafted work that is beautiful to behold, steeped in humanity, and a breathtaking showcase of the dancers’ virtuosity.”
- Limelight

"★★★★
The rock star, French choreographer Benjamin Millepied blends the languages of ballet and video into an engaging cocktail filled with neon-washed vignettes and romantic escapes that break free from the boundaries of the stage in multiple directions. It warrants multiple viewings.”
- Culture Binge

L.A. DANCE PROJECT

CHOREOGRAPHY BY Benjamin Millepied

LIGHTING & SET DESIGN BY François-Pierre Couture

COSTUME DESIGN BY Camille Assaf

MUSIC BY Sergei Prokofiev: Valery Gergiev & London Symphony Orchestra

CREATIVE COLLABORATOR Olivier Simola