Ballet West spotlights ‘unexpected gems’ for ‘The Shakespeare Suite’ program

(Courtesy photo by Beau Pearson) Ballet West Principal Artist Rex Tilton and First Soloist Allison DeBona will perform in the company's triple-bill concert, "The Shakespeare Suite." Ballet West artistic director Adam Sklute considers the works of the company’s new dance concert “unexpected gems,” all of which showcase the company’s athletic and theatrical ability.

Just the kind of program to help celebrate his 10th anniversary as artistic director.

The triple-bill, opening Friday, April 13, features a variety of contemporary works: David Bintley’s contemporary reimagining of the Bard’s famous characters; Czech choreographer Ji\u0159í Kylián’s “Return to a Strange Land,” a tribute to his late…