Savannah to host ‘Romeo & Juliet' by the South Carolina Ballet
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It's a timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, but have you ever seen 'Romeo & Juliet' portrayed entirely through dance?
Saturday, February 1, is the chance to do just that at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Downtown Savannah, just two weeks before Valentine's Day.
Director William Starrett joins WSAV's Andrew Davis to talk about the show and the journey that William Shakespeare's most iconic play can be taken through dance.
'The words aren't forced down your throat[…]you can take your own private journey with Romeo and Juliet,' Starrett said.
For those who may feel hesitant about an evening at the ballet?
'A male might say, 'oh, God, ballet. I don't know',' said Starrett. 'But, they have sword fighting, a ballroom scene and Mercutio is hysterical and Tybalt is very forceful. It's the classic story. Maybe you'll learn something from the romantic side of Romeo.'
Starrett believes that the story transcends time and feels the excitement of bringing the ballet to Savannah.
Curtains will lift at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. For tickets, click here.
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