romeo and juliet

  • Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is hauntingly beautiful

    Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is hauntingly beautiful

    First premiering in 2019, the touring company of Matthew Bourne’s modern ballet, “Romeo and Juliet,” came to the Ahmanson Theater on Jan. 28, and ran until Feb. 25. Bourne’s vision is certainly unconventional, but his masterful choreography undeniably justifies his adaptation. The curtains open to a two tiered, simplistic set; white walls, sliding barred…