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Premiere
September Program

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, USA
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Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Atlanta, USA
Starts at: 14:00

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Performers
Ballet company: Atlanta Ballet
Orchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Creators
Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Choreographer: George Balanchine
Choreographer: Melissa Hough
Lighting Designer: Ben Rawson
Costume designer: Emma Kingsbury
Staging: Paul Boos
Choreography: Remi Wörtmeyer
Overview

Celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the enduring power of artistic inspiration in a program that brings together contemporary innovation, literary romance, and American theatrical brilliance.

The evening opens with Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, a captivating ballet inspired by the lives and creative partnerships of Fanny Mendelssohn and **Sonia Delaunay*. Blending music, visual art, and dance, the work explores the transformative influence of collaboration and the often-overlooked contributions of remarkable women artists whose creativity helped shape cultural history.

Next comes the world premiere of Plagued Houses by choreographer Melissa Hough. Known for her refined musicality, clean lines, and technically demanding choreography, Hough draws inspiration from the timeless tragedy of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the ballet reimagines themes of love, conflict, and fate through a contemporary choreographic lens.

Concluding the program is George Balanchine’s exuberant Stars and Stripes, one of the most beloved works in the American ballet repertoire. Set to patriotic marches by John Philip Sousa, including the iconic Stars and Stripes Forever, the ballet is a dazzling display of virtuosity, precision, and joyful theatricality. Created in Balanchine’s unmistakable style, the work combines classical technique with distinctly American energy and flair.

Together, these three ballets offer a vibrant celebration of artistic partnerships, timeless stories, and the spirit of innovation, culminating in a spectacular tribute to creativity and cultural heritage.

Set to the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others is a graceful and visually captivating ballet exploring artistic partnership, inspiration, and collaboration. Through expressive choreography, evocative design, and atmospheric lighting, the work celebrates the creative relationships that have shaped cultural history and the enduring influence of those who inspire great art.

Significant Others is a captivating exploration of artistic partnership, creative influence, and the enduring power of collaboration. Choreographed by Remi Wörtmeyer and set to the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, the ballet draws inspiration from remarkable creative relationships that shaped the cultural landscape while often remaining in the shadows of history.

Through elegant choreography and richly textured stage imagery, Wörtmeyer reflects on the interconnected lives of artists whose ideas, support, and shared vision helped inspire extraordinary achievements. The work celebrates not only individual creativity but also the unseen bonds that nurture artistic growth and innovation.

Set to the expressive and lyrical music of Fanny Mendelssohn, whose own artistic contributions are increasingly recognized for their brilliance and originality, Significant Others creates a dialogue between music, movement, and visual design. Wörtmeyer’s choreography combines classical refinement with contemporary sensibility, while his set and costume designs create a visually striking world that complements the ballet’s themes of connection and inspiration. Ben Rawson’s lighting design further enhances the atmosphere, illuminating the emotional and artistic relationships at the heart of the work.

Poetic, intelligent, and visually compelling, Significant Others is a celebration of the creative partnerships that shape art, history, and human experience.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses explores themes of love, conflict, and fate through a contemporary choreographic lens. Featuring evocative designs by Emma Kingsbury and lighting by Ben Rawson, this emotionally powerful new ballet reimagines a timeless story for modern audiences.

Plagued Houses is a powerful new ballet by acclaimed choreographer Melissa Hough, drawing inspiration from William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Set to the sweeping and emotionally charged music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this world premiere explores the destructive forces that divide people, communities, and families, while illuminating the enduring resilience of love and human connection.

Known for her choreographic voice marked by strong classical technique, clean lines, and musical sensitivity, Hough reimagines themes of passion, conflict, loyalty, and fate through a contemporary lens. The ballet examines how inherited divisions and long-standing grievances can shape individual lives, creating barriers that seem impossible to overcome.

Emma Kingsbury’s evocative set and costume designs create a striking visual environment that supports the ballet’s dramatic narrative, while Ben Rawson’s atmospheric lighting enhances its emotional depth and theatrical impact. Together, choreography, music, and design form a compelling artistic statement that is both timeless and urgently relevant.

Rich in emotion and dramatic intensity, Plagued Houses offers a fresh perspective on one of literature’s most enduring stories, transforming familiar themes into a bold new work for today’s audiences.

George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes is a dazzling celebration of American spirit, set to the patriotic marches of John Philip Sousa, including the famous Stars and Stripes Forever. Filled with virtuosic dancing, military-inspired precision, and infectious energy, this beloved ballet showcases Balanchine’s signature style in one of the most entertaining and triumphant works of the classical repertoire.

Few ballets capture the spirit of American optimism and celebration quite like George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes. Created in 1958 for New York City Ballet, this beloved masterpiece is a dazzling display of classical virtuosity, military precision, and patriotic exuberance.

Set to a selection of spirited marches by the legendary American composer John Philip Sousa, including the iconic Stars and Stripes Forever, the ballet transforms the parade ground into a showcase of brilliant technique and theatrical flair. Balanchine combines the discipline and grandeur of military pageantry with the elegance and athleticism of classical ballet, creating a work that is both sophisticated and irresistibly entertaining.

Featuring a series of increasingly spectacular dances culminating in a triumphant finale, Stars and Stripes highlights the full strength of the company, demanding precision, stamina, and virtuosity from every performer. Its bold formations, sparkling choreography, and infectious energy have made it one of Balanchine’s most enduring audience favorites.

Staged by Paul Boos on behalf of The George Balanchine Trust, this vibrant production celebrates the choreographer’s distinctive vision and his unique ability to blend classical tradition with unmistakably American character. Joyful, brilliant, and exhilarating, Stars and Stripes remains a spectacular tribute to music, movement, and celebration.

Venue Info

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre - Atlanta
Location   2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a modern performing arts venue in Atlanta, featuring a state-of-the-art theater, excellent acoustics, elegant design, and hosting ballet, opera, concerts, and major touring productions.

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a premier, state-of-the-art venue designed to host a wide range of performing arts and cultural events. Opened in 2007, the center is known for its striking contemporary architecture, blending glass, steel, and sweeping lines to create a visually impressive landmark. Its centerpiece is the 4,600-square-meter, 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre, an elegant auditorium offering exceptional sightlines, rich acoustics, and a spacious stage capable of accommodating full-scale ballet, opera, musical theater productions, and touring shows.

The venue also includes the Hudson Lobby, a grand multi-level foyer with modern art installations, dramatic lighting, and panoramic windows that enhance the overall visitor experience. The center serves as the home of The Atlanta Opera and regularly hosts performances by touring ballet companies, major music artists, comedy acts, corporate events, and film screenings.

Equipped with advanced lighting, sound systems, and backstage technology, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is designed to meet the needs of world-class productions while providing comfort and accessibility for audiences. Its combination of architectural beauty, technical sophistication, and cultural significance has made it one of the most important performing arts venues in the southeastern United States.

Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Atlanta, USA
Starts at: 14:00
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