‘Romeo and Juliet' graces the Lycian stage on March 25

Sugar Loaf — The St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre will perform the classic full-length ballet “ Romeo and Juliet” at the Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts in Sugar Loaf on Tuesday, March 25 at 8 p.m.  Set in medieval Verona to Prokofiev’s emotional musical score, William Shakespeare’s enduring tale of passion, murder, feud and tragedy is brought to life as a full-length ballet with lavish costumes, breathtaking sets and thrilling fight scenes.  Founded 25 years ago in the birthplace of Russian classical ballet, the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre follows the tradition of those great dancers who mesmerize audiences with their extraordinary athletic agility and their expressive lyrical movements. Considered one of the most distinguished classical ballet companies in Russia, the company has toured in more than 50 countries and performed to sold-out audiences wherever they appear. Nearly all of the company’s teachers, coaches, and dancers have studied and graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy which has produced some of the greatest ballet artists of all times. These ballet artists demonstrate the rare combination of technical excellence and nobility of style. Their performing art is distinguished with the utmost expressiveness and provides a unique opportunity to experience the richness and variety of Russian ballet at its best. Tickets are $42 for adults; and $31.50 for youth (18 years and younger) and can be purchased by calling the Lycian Centre Box Office at 469-2287 Tuesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, visit: www.lyciancentre.com.