The State Ballet Theatre of Russia returns by popular demand to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas to perform the two-act ballet, Romeo and Juliet, on Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is co-sponsored by Next Industries and the Carlisle Inn.

Romeo and Juliet is the epic that originated the term “star-crossed lovers.” The powerful emotions inherent in the story are expressed not with Shakespearean prose, but with impressive choreography and striking movements.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia has toured with productions of traditional Russian classics throughout France, (performing Sleeping Beauty in 38 cities), Germany, Holland and Czech Republic, as well as in India and throughout Africa with engagements in Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.

Tickets range in price and can purchased now in person at the Performing Arts Center box office, online at http://www.tusc.kent.edu/pac or by calling 330-308-6400. The box office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas is located at 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia.