Ballet to Broadway - Wheeldon Works

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Label
Opus Arte
Release Date
May 22, 2026
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      George Gershwin, Keaton Henson, Joni Mitchell, Joby Talbot
    • PERFORMER
      Akane Takada, William Bracewell, Marianela Nunez, Lukas B. Braendsrod, Viola Pantuso, Liam Boswell
    Product Details ⌄
    Works ⌄

    1. Fool's Paradise (Royal Ballet, 2025) (NTSC)

      Composer: Joby Talbot

      Ensemble: Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra

      Performer: Akane Takada, William Bracewell, Marianela Nuñez, Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød, Viola Pantuso, Liam Boswell, Téo Dubreuil, Annette Buvoli, Giacomo Rovero

      Conductor: Koen Kessels

    2. The Two of Us (arr. G. Hamilton) (Royal Ballet, 2025) (NTSC)

      Composer: Joni Mitchell

      Ensemble: Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra

      Performer: Lauren Cuthbertson, Calvin Richardson, Julia Fordham

      Conductor: Koen Kessels

    3. Us (Royal Ballet, 2025) (NTSC)

      Composer: Keaton Henson

      Ensemble: Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra

      Performer: Matthew Ball, Joseph Sissens

      Conductor: Koen Kessels

    4. An American in Paris (Royal Ballet, 2025) (NTSC)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Covent Garden Royal Ballet, Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra

      Performer: Francesca Hayward, Cesar Corrales

      Conductor: Koen Kessels


Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works showcasing the extraordinary versatility of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. His hugely successful career, spanning ballet to musical theatre from London to New York and beyond, has garnered international acclaim. These exceptional pieces - Fool's Paradise, The Two of Us, Us and An American in Paris - are a feast for the senses highlighting the Tony- and Olivier-award-winning choreographer's remarkable range. This collection is a testament to Wheeldon's diverse expression and creativity.