Shrewd

A Contemporary Ballet Inspired by
The Taming of the Shrew

Marking Julianna Rubio Slager’s 70th ballet and 19th full-length work, Shrewd brings Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew to life for today’s families with wit, heart, and a fresh sense of fun. In Slager’s hands, this classic comedy becomes bright, theatrical, and accessible, with humor for young audiences and deeper emotional layers for adults.

Rather than focusing on the story as a battle of wills, Shrewd reimagines it as a playful and heartfelt look at identity, misunderstanding, and the roles people feel pressured to perform. With Slager’s signature gift for storytelling, the ballet invites audiences of all ages to laugh, think, and discover something new inside a familiar tale.