 Music by Hector Berlioz (Romeo and Juliet, a dramatic symphony) Choreography by Igor Tchernichov Staged by Elena Tchernichova Costumes by Marcos Paredes Lighting by Nananne Porcher World Premiere: (of full-length work) Leningrad-Kirov Ballet, Kirov Theatre, Leningrad, 12/68 Original Cast: Irina Kolpakova (Juliet), Vadim Gulyayev (Romeo), Mikhail Baryshnikov (Mercutio), Valery Panov (Tybalt) ABT Premiere: Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 5/22/78 Cast: Natalia Makarova, Ivan Nagy |