September 18-20, 2026 Passion & Pride
Supported by PNC Bank
Love. Rivalry. Celebration.
Three powerful visions of artistry come together in Atlanta Ballet’s 26|27 season opener. Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others celebrates the creative worlds of Fanny Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, while Melissa Hough’s premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, explores the timeless forces of desire, conflict, and fate. George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes brings dazzling technique, exuberant movement, and unmistakable American flair to the stage, set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, a captivating blend of music and art inspired by Fanny Mendelssohn and Sonia Delaunay, returns to the Atlanta stage for a celebration of love and collaboration that highlights the transformative power of artistic partnerships.
Melissa Hough, recognized for a choreographic style that emphasizes strong technique, clean lines, and precise musicality, will present the world premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Commemorating 250 years of our nation’s history with an exuberant finale, Atlanta Ballet presents George Balanchine’s signature style in Stars and Stripes, a masterpiece set to John Philip Sousa’s marches, including the well-known “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
The duration of this performance is 2 hours and 11 minutes, inclusive of two intermissions.
Photography by Rachel Neville. Artwork by Monica Lind.