INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are excited to announce a long-awaited collaboration of Romeo and Juliet, May 3-4, 2024, at Clowes Memorial Hall.

ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the orchestra in this celebrated production by renowned choreographer Septime Webre. The original production debuted in 1994 with IB’s Founding Artistic Director, Victoria Lyras, as one of the original Juliets. Since then, the production has evolved and traveled to leading ballet companies worldwide, including The Washington Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet. Indianapolis Ballet will present Webre’s Romeo and Juliet on its 30th anniversary. 

“With every ballet we add to our repertoire, we are bringing awareness to Indianapolis Ballet. The fact that Septime Webre is on another continent brings even broader recognition to the company that we are performing the work of a nationally renowned choreographer and director,” says Lyras. “The excitement I have right now is the same as what I felt performing the ballet in 1994. I can still feel the music rushing through my veins.”  

Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra last collaborated in 2018. Clowes Memorial Hall joins the artistic collaboration to create an unforgettable experience.

Indianapolis Ballet Executive Director Don Steffy says, “This project unites two of the city’s professional performing arts organizations and its premier performing arts venue to present a spectacular production unlike any produced locally in over a decade. This unique collaboration will provide diverse new audiences with an accessible and uplifting experience that creates new pathways for engagement and appreciation of the performing arts in Indianapolis.”

“The ISO is thrilled to collaborate with the Indianapolis Ballet and Clowes Memorial Hall on this project that offers our community new ways to connect with the artistic excellence that is the hallmark of both the ISO and the Indianapolis Ballet,” said James M. Johnson, CEO, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets for Romeo and Juliet go on sale Monday, August 7, 2023, and start at just $19. For more information, visit indyballet.org.

About Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.

Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of professional ballet and dance education through extraordinary performances and world-class training. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the Indianapolis School of Ballet (ISB) has served as Indiana’s premier destination for professional dance instruction since opening its doors to students in 2006. With its debut in early 2018, Indianapolis Ballet has established the presence of a fully professional, resident ballet company in the Circle City for the first time in over a decade. Both institutions are under the creative direction of Founding Artistic Director Victoria Lyras. For more information on how Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. is moving this timeless art form forward in Indianapolis, visit www.indyballet.org and follow @indyballet on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra  

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. The orchestra is open to all and dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative experiential environment that is inspiring, educational, and welcoming. The ISO celebrates historically beloved performances while engaging audiences by introducing new voices through programming including the IU Health Plans Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the holiday traditions of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, and the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America. For more information, visit www.indianapolissymphony.org.

About Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts & Events Center (BAEC)

The Butler Arts & Events Center (BAEC) is home to Butler University’s event facilities including performance venues, conference and meeting rooms, outdoor spaces and housing. Its performance venues welcome more than 300,000 visitors annually, with 35,000 from the student matinee series. The BAEC is comprised of five venues including its flagship 2148 seat venue Clowes Memorial Hall; the Schrott Center for the Arts with 475 seats; Shelton Auditorium with nearly 400 seats;  Eidson-Duckwell Recital Hall with 135 seats and Lilly Hall Studio Theatre with up to 100 seats.  Programming includes the Butler Arts Presents events, BAEC’s Education Matinee Series, Jordan College of the Arts performances, Broadway In Indianapolis shows, various Butler lecture series, performances from local performing arts organizations and a variety of national touring shows. Click here to see more meeting and event spaces suitable for functions from weddings and summer camps to seminars and conferences.