BALLET DES MOINES PRESENTS

Set to the iconic Prokofiev score, Ballet Des Moines' world premiere production of Romeo & Juliet will feature live performance by the Ballet Des Moines Orchestra and all-new choreography by Artistic Director Tom Mattingly. This timeless story of romance and tragedy will mesmerize audiences with dazzling sword fights, passionate love affairs, and all the splendor of Shakespearean storytelling.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 7PM
STEPHENS AUDITORIUM
TOTAL RUN TIME: 2 Hours plus intermission

Choreography: Tom Mattingly

Music: Romeo & Juliet - Sergei Prokofiev 

Conductor: Jared Oaks

Orchestra Manager: Ashley Eidbo

Concert Master: Jonathan Sturm

Rehearsal Director: Josh Bodden

Assistant Rehearsal Director: Erin Arndorfer

Production Manager: Felix Campbell

Costume Design: Costumes Courtesy of Cincinnati Ballet

Lighting Design: Trad A. Burns

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MERCHANDISE

We’re all familiar with the famous love story Romeo & Juliet. But at Ballet Des Moines, we also support relationships that acknowledge whomever you include as an “&” — be it Juliet & Benvolia to Romeo & Mercutio & Tybalt or any combination that's right for you.

The world premiere of Tom Mattingly's Romeo & Juliet is well-time as the world designates today as the birthday of William Shakespeare! 🎂 We're feeling extra connected to The Bard as dancers don their costumes originally created for the Royal Ba
INSTA STORIES TAKEOVER! 🎻 Ashley Eidbo had taken the lead on so many aspects of the Ballet Des Moines Orchestra support for Romeo & Juliet. Follow along on Instagram Stories to see her takeover from @stephensaud tonight! A native of Fargo, No
Whether you're Team Capulet or Team Montague, you only have one chance to cheer them on. Tom Mattingly's Romeo & Juliet premieres on Saturday, April 26th at @stephensaud for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Purchase tickets at the venue box office or through t
IN REHEARSAL WITH ROMEO & JULIET 💫 See these star-crossed lovers take the stage in Tom Mattingly’s Romeo & Juliet. ONE NIGHT ONLY Saturday, April 26, 2025 Stephens Auditorium
ONE NIGHT ONLY Witness the power of love and destiny as Tom Mattingly’s world premiere Romeo & Juliet unfolds on stage—a ballet that transcends time and touches the soul. April 26 Stephens Auditorium Purchase tickets through the lin
Dressed in our Sunday best. ✨ The women of the Capulet and Montague households are dressed to impress as rehearsals are underway for next Saturday's Romeo & Juliet at @stephensaud. Purchase tickets online now for the April 26th show through th
Celebrating all sorts of love this Saturday {and always}. 💌 We’re one week from the world premiere of Tom Mattingly’s Romeo & Juliet. Join us next Saturday, April 26 at Stephens Auditorium! 📷: @jamimilne
THOSE COSTUMES THOUGH 👏 Originally made for London’s Royal Ballet, Ballet Des Moines’ Artistic Director @tommattinglydance and Rehearsal Director @bodden_josh have both worn these costumes performing with @cincinnatiballet