Commentary “Romeo and Juliet” seems to be the most popular story in Southern California this season. Both of San Diego’s major ballet companies, plus two regional SoCal opera companies, performed a version of this famous romance. I had the pleasure of seeing all of these productions, at least partially. The final of these was from…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ at City Ballet of San Diego
May 10, 2023
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