The ROH Live: Jewels

Now celebrating its 50th year, George Balanchine’s sparkling ballet still shines with all the brilliance of the gemstones that inspired it.

Cast

Beatriz Stix-Brunell

as Emeralds / Diamonds

Valeri Hristov

as Emeralds

Laura Morera

as Emeralds

Ryoichi Hirano

as Emeralds

Emma Maguire

as Emeralds

Helen Crawford

as Emeralds

James Hay

as Emeralds / Diamonds

Sarah Lamb

as Rubies

Steven McRae

as Rubies

Melissa Hamilton

as Rubies

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