Highlights
- Ballet Arizona opens its 40th season with 'Romeo & Juliet' running Oct. 22–25, 2026, at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix.
- The Phoenix Symphony performs Prokofiev's score live, with choreography by Artistic Director Ib Andersen.
- Tickets start at $25, with discounts for seniors, students, military, and groups; available at balletaz.org or by phone.
- The production marks the anniversary season's first of several classical works and new choreography programming.
<p><a href="https://balletaz.org/performance/romeo-and-juliet/2026-10-22/">Ballet Arizona</a> opens its 40th anniversary season with a four-performance run of 'Romeo & Juliet' at Symphony Hall in <a href="/entity/downtown/">downtown</a> Phoenix, Oct. 22–25, 2026, with The Phoenix Symphony performing Prokofiev's score live.</p> <p>The production is choreographed by Ib Andersen and is described by the company as a revival. <a href="https://dtphx.org/do/romeo-and-juliet-ballet-arizona">Downtown Phoenix's event listing</a> calls it "Ib Andersen's greatest" work for the company. The Ballet Arizona performance page describes the production as set to "Prokofiev's iconic score" and performed live by The Phoenix Symphony.</p> <p>The 40th season, <a href="https://arizonadigitalfreepress.com/ballet-arizona-marks-40th-season-with-classical-works-premieres-and-new-choreography-lab/">according to the Arizona Digital Free Press</a>, also includes classical works, world premieres, and a new choreography lab. The company framed the season as a reflection of "magic, innovation, and passion."</p> <p><a href="https://thebestofthesouthwest.com/arts-events-culture/in-arizona/ballet-arizona-2026-season-new-works-and-classics/">The Best of the Southwest</a> confirmed the run dates and venue: Symphony Hall, with the live Phoenix Symphony accompaniment anchoring the opening.</p> <p>Tickets start at $25, with discounts for seniors, students, military, and groups. They can be purchased at <a href="https://balletaz.org/performance/romeo-and-juliet/2026-10-22/">balletaz.org</a> or by calling 602.381.1096.</p>
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