John Cranko Ballet's Three Masterpieces Meet on Screen

Megabox Screens 'Onegin', 'Romeo and Juliet', and More

Megabox announced on the 19th that it will present John Cranko's three masterpieces?'Onegin,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'The Taming of the Shrew'?to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing. Cranko was a choreographer who perfected 20th-century dramatic ballet. Breaking away from the framework of 19th-century classical ballet, he elevated the Stuttgart Ballet to a world-class level through bold developments and delicate emotional portrayals. The Stuttgart Ballet is Germany's first ballet organization, where Kang Sue-jin, the director of the National Ballet Company, joined as the youngest dancer at the age of nineteen.

'Onegin,' screening until the 1st of next month, tells the tragic love story of Onegin and Tatiana. It showcases the harmony between dramatic narrative and ballet. The Stuttgart Ballet premiered it in 1965, and it has since become a major repertoire of world-renowned ballet companies. 'Romeo and Juliet,' presented from August 28 to September 9, is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's early comedy. The Stuttgart Ballet holds exclusive worldwide performance rights. The production is noted for its stage that recreates the beauty of Verona, Italy, and the dramatic music of Sergei Prokofiev. 'The Taming of the Shrew,' screening from September 11 to 23, is the first comedy ballet of the 20th century. Cranko dramatically restructured the original work. Top ballet stars Elisa Badenes and Jason Reilly star in the production.

The performances can be enjoyed every Monday and Saturday at eighteen Megabox locations nationwide, including COEX, Central, and Bundan. A Megabox official expressed confidence, saying, "You can experience the essence of Cranko's ballet, which focused on people's stories and inner emotions, breaking away from conventional frameworks."

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