Nashville Ballet reveals cast for Romeo and Juliet

NASHVILLE, TN —& Nashville Ballet has proudly announced the four incredible dancers who will portray the lead characters for the highly-anticipated production of Paul Vasterling’s Romeo & Juliet. & James Lankford and Nicolas Scheuer will play the role of Romeo, while Jamie Kopit and Lily Saito will play the role of Juliet as the beloved production returns to Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Jackson Hall this weekend – April 20 (2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.) and April 21 (2 p.m.) under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. & The production of Romeo and Juliet underlines Nashville Ballet’s mission to embark on a new path that respects the rich history of the Ballet, while embracing a vibrant and innovative future.& “I’m truly excited about the talent level of our artists,” says Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director & CEO. “What most people may not realize is that Nashville Ballet is not a traveling company. We are fortunate to have 32 incredibly talented professional dancers that live and work in our community. So, I’m thrilled that the audience is going to see an exquisite presentation by a group of artists that make Nashville their home.” The talented cast will portray the bitter feud between...