- Venue Royal Opera House, London
- Performance dates Booking to 27 May 2025
- Age guidelines 5+
Get tickets to Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works at The Royal Ballet in London.
Experience the spellbinding choreography of Christopher Wheeldon in an evening that blends the lyricism of ballet with the vibrancy of Broadway. Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works showcases four distinctive short works, each revealing a different facet of Wheeldon’s artistry—from sensuous contemporary ballet to the cinematic sweep of musical theatre.
This exclusive programme brings together Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us (Duet), and a special ballet excerpt from An American in Paris — a rare chance to see Wheeldon’s remarkable range on one stage.
Prepare to be transported through evocative storytelling, breathtaking movement, and unforgettable music. Whether it’s the shimmering beauty of Fool’s Paradise, the raw emotion of The Two of Us, the tender intimacy of Us (Duet), or the Broadway brilliance of An American in Paris, each piece offers a unique and immersive experience.
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works runs from 9 to 27 May 2025 at The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, in London.
Fool’s Paradise
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.
The Two of Us
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.
Us (Duet)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaton Henson’s music.
An American in Paris (Ballet)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works?
The cast of Fool’s Paradise includes Akane Takada, William Bracewell, Marianela Nuñez, and Lukas B. Brændsrød; and on alternate evenings, Ella Newton Severgnini, Vadim Muntagirov, Melissa Hamilton, and Reece Clarke.
The Two of Us will be performed by Principal Guest Artist Lauren Cuthbertson and Principal dancer Calvin Richardson. Further shows will be performed by Fumi Kaneko and Francisco Serrano, and Annette Buvoli and Lukas B. Brændsrød.
Us (Duet) principal dancers are Matthew Ball and Joseph Sissens will perform together on opening night with subsequent performances by Joshua Junker and Liam Boswell, and Leo Dixon and Téo Dubreuil.
An American in Paris principal dancers are Francesca Hayward and Cesar Corrales feature as Lise and Jerry in the opening night cast, with Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Joseph Sissens, with Meaghan Grace Hinkis and Luca Acri performing on subsequent evenings.
Who are the creative team of Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works?
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and Conductor Koen Kessels
FOOL’S PARADISE
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, music by Joby Talbot. Costume design by Narciso Rodriguez, lighting design by Penny Jacobus.
THE TWO OF US
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, music by Joni Mitchell, orchestrated by Gordon Hamilton. Costume design by Harriet Jung and Reid Bartelme.
US (DUET)
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, music by Keaton Henson. Costume design by Katherine Watt.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, music by George Gershwin. Design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Natasha Katz.
Venue Information
Royal Opera House , Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD
Nearest Tube or Train: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (Piccadilly line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 176, 188, 501(southbound only), 505, 521, X68 all go to the Aldwych.
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