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Melissa Hough

IT'S OPENING NIGHT 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.” Atlanta Ballet Dancers Videography by DSol Productions #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

📢 Casting Announcement for Passion and Pride 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. To learn more, click the link in our bio. #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

BTS || Every detail tells a part of the story. Go behind the scenes as the handle of a sword central to Melissa Hough’s world premiere, Plagued Houses, is brought to life. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, the work explores the timeless forces of desire, conflict, and fate through a bold new perspective. This is only a glimpse. See the full reveal onstage during Atlanta Ballet’s Passion & Pride, September 18–20. Click the link in our bio to learn more. Set Design by Emma Kingsbury Videography by Amber Times #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

U.S. military active-duty members and veterans are invited to take advantage of Atlanta Ballet’s Veterans Ticket Program for Passion & Pride, the next eligible performance in our 26|27 season. To register, email documentation of your military status, along with your address, phone number, and email address, to patronservices@atlantaballet.com with the subject line “Veterans Tickets.” Registered veterans will receive an email with a link to request tickets. Additional tickets, as well as tickets to other Atlanta Ballet performances, may be purchased for 20% off using code VETERAN at checkout. Love. Rivalry. Celebration. Atlanta Ballet’s 26|27 season opener brings together three powerful visions of artistry with Remi Wörtmeyer’s Significant Others, Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, and George Balanchine’s iconic Stars and Stripes, set to the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. For questions about the Veterans Ticket Program, contact Patron Services at patronservices@atlantaballet.com or 404.892.3303. Photography courtesy Kansas City Ballet, Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

A timeless story, seen through a new lens. Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses reimagines Romeo and Juliet, exploring the powerful forces of desire, conflict, and fate that continue to make the story resonate generations later. To learn more click the link in our bio. Atlanta Ballet Dancers Sayron Pereira, Carraig New, Jonas Tutaj, Atlanta Ballet Dancers with choreographer Melissa Hough, Atlanta Ballet dancers Elizabeth Powell and Brooke Gilliam with choreographer Melissa Hough, Atlanta Ballet dancers Larissa Dal'Santo and Paxton Speight with Company Repetiteur Rory Hohenstein, and Atlanta Ballet dancer Brooke Gilliam with Rei Yamaguchi & Luiz Fernando Xavier Photography by Shoccara Marcus @shocphoto #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

A timeless story, seen through a new lens. Melissa Hough’s world premiere Plagued Houses reimagines Romeo and Juliet, exploring the powerful forces of desire, conflict, and fate that continue to make the story resonate generations later. Atlanta Ballet Dancers Videography by DSol Productions #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

Before a costume ever reaches the stage, it begins with a vision. Costume Designer Emma Kingsbury is bringing the world of Melissa Hough’s Plagued Houses to life through costume renderings, fabric swatches, color, texture, and the many details that help shape the story audiences will eventually see onstage. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Hough’s world premiere is taking shape one detail at a time. Swipe for a behind-the-scenes look at the costume design process for Plagued Houses. Photography by Amber Times Click the link in our bio to learn more. #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

What if we looked beyond the love story of Romeo and Juliet to the larger forces shaping the lives of the two young people at its center? In Plagued Houses, choreographer Melissa Hough reimagines Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy through the conflict, violence, and forces surrounding its two young lovers. Set to Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fantasy-Overture, this world premiere invites audiences to experience a familiar story from an entirely new perspective. Ahead of the premiere, Hough shares how the music became the “emotional architecture” of the ballet, how collaboration helped shape its world, and what she hopes audiences will discover within the work. Visit the link in our bio to read the full story. Experience the world premiere of Plagued Houses during Passion & Pride, September 18–20 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are available now. 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺. 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. #AtlantaBallet #ABPassionPride

Single tickets are on sale! 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 || 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Significant Others Music by Fanny Mendelssohn Choreography by Remi Wörtmeyer Plagued Houses, A World Premiere Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Melissa Hough Stars and Stripes Music by John Philip Sousa Choreography by George Balanchine 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗯𝘆 || 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯-𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 Music by Billy Novick Choreography by Septime Webre 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 || 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮-𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Remi Wörtmeyer With the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 || 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 Dr. Rainbow's Infinity Mirror Music by Miracle Music Choreography by Darian Kane Fauna Music by Paul Creston, Claude Debussy, Judith Weir Choreography by Claudia Schreier A World Premiere Choreography by Shannon Alvis Under the Folding Sky Music by Philip Glass Choreography by Justin Peck Atlanta Ballet's dazzling 26|27 Season at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre promises unforgettable performances filled with elegance, celebration, and spectacular artistry. From breathtaking choreography to show-stopping productions, the 26|27 lineup is set to be one of our most exciting seasons yet. Secure your seats now! To learn more click the link in our bio. Dancers In Order of Appearance: Jordan Leeper, Rachel Olivia Zinman and Guilherme Maciel, with Atlanta Ballet Dancers, Airi Igarashi and Sayron Pereira, with Mikaela Santos, Brooke Gilliam, Jonas Tutaj Photographer: Rachel Neville Artwork by: Monica Lind #AtlantaBallet

SINGLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 26|27 SEASON Experience the magic of Atlanta Ballet's 26|27 Season. Join us for a glittering 2026|2027 Season filled with elegance, celebration, and spectacle. Atlanta Ballet invites audiences on a journey through ballet’s rich heritage and bold future, featuring the exuberant spirit of Stars and Stripes, the timeless grandeur of Swan Lake, and the opulent glamour of The Great Gatsby. New and celebrated works by Shannon Alvis, Melissa Hough, Darian Kane, Justin Peck, Claudia Schreier, and Remi Wörtmeyer complete a season that honors tradition while embracing innovation. Click the link in our bio to learn more. Cincinnati Ballet dancers in The Great Gatsby. Photo by Hiromi Platt, courtesy of Cincinnati Ballet. Atlanta Ballet dancers in Significant Others. Photo by Kim Kenney. Kansas City Ballet dancer in Stars and Stripes. Photo by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios, courtesy of Kansas City Ballet. Hong Kong Ballet dancers in The Great Gatsby. Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Ballet. Atlanta Ballet dancers in Swan Lake. Photo by Kim Kenney. Atlanta Ballet Dancers in Fauna. Photo by Kim Kenney. Atlanta Ballet dancers in Dr. Rainbow's Infinity Mirror. Photo by Kim Kenney. #AtlantaBallet

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