 Music by Sergei Prokofiev (Romeo and Juliet) Choreography by Rudolf Nureyev Costumes by Ezio Frigerio World Premiere: London Festival Ballet, Coliseum, London, 6/2/77 Original Cast: Patricia Ruanne (Juliet), Rudolf Nureyev (Romeo) ABT Premiere: Metropolitan Opera House, New York, Million Dollar Celebration gala performance, 4/30/79 Cast: Rudolf Nureyev (Romeo), Cynthia Gregory (Juliet), Victor Barbee (Tybalt), Frank Smith (Benvolio), Gregory Osborne (Mercutio), Sara Maule (Nurse) |