McGregor, Maillot & Naharin

Ballet McGregor / Maillot / Naharin – Triple Bill. Teatro alla Scala, Milan — March 18–28, 2026.

Experience an extraordinary evening of contemporary ballet at the Teatro alla Scala, where three groundbreaking choreographers—Wayne McGregor, Jean-Christophe Maillot, and Ohad Naharin—present a dynamic and diverse triple bill from March 18 to 28, 2026. This world-class program features three works never before performed at La Scala, offering audiences a bold exploration of modern movement and artistic expression.

Chroma

Choreography, conception, and direction: Wayne McGregor
Music: Joby Talbot & Jack White III (arr. Joby Talbot, orch. Christopher Austin)
Set design: John Pawson
Costumes: Moritz Junge
Lighting: Lucy Carter
New Teatro alla Scala Production – Created for The Royal Ballet (2006)
Music on recorded track

Wayne McGregor’s Chroma is an exhilarating study of the human body’s emotional and physical limits. With its explosive choreography and minimalist architectural design by John Pawson, the piece merges McGregor’s innovative movement language with a vivid sound world created by Joby Talbot and arrangements of music by The White Stripes. Electrifying and iconic, Chroma remains one of the defining works of 21st-century contemporary ballet.

Dov’è la luna

Choreography: Jean-Christophe Maillot
Music: Aleksandr Skrjabin
Piano: Leonardo Pierdomenico
Set & costumes: Jérôme Kaplan
Lighting: Dominique Drillot
Featuring Étoile: Roberto Bolle (March 18, 19, 20 evening)
New Teatro alla Scala Production

Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Dov’è la luna is an intimate and atmospheric work that expands the vocabulary of classical dance. Set to the expressive music of Scriabin, the ballet explores chiaroscuro tones, emotional tension, and psychological depth. With elegant designs by Jérôme Kaplan and the presence of étoile Roberto Bolle in selected performances, Dov’è la luna offers a refined and poetic counterpoint within the evening.

Minus 16

Choreography: Ohad Naharin
Music: Soundtrack selections including “Cha-Cha De Amor,” “Echad MiYodea,” Vivaldi, Chopin, and more
Lighting: Avi Yona “Bambi” Bueno
Costumes: Ohad Naharin
New Teatro alla Scala Production – Music on recorded track

Minus 16 by Ohad Naharin is a celebrated manifesto of the choreographer’s groundbreaking movement language, famously inspired by Gaga technique. Both humorous and explosive, the piece breaks traditional boundaries, involving dancers and—sometimes—audiences in an electric, unpredictable experience. With its contagious energy and bold theatricality, Minus 16 promises an unforgettable finale to the evening.

A New Milestone for Contemporary Dance at La Scala

This triple bill marks a significant moment for the La Scala Ballet Company:
three influential contemporary choreographers, three distinctive artistic voices, and three works that challenge the dancers both technically and expressively. From McGregor’s visceral athleticism to Maillot’s lyrical introspection, and ending with Naharin’s raw, immersive power, the evening showcases the full stylistic range of La Scala’s artists.

🎟️ Book your tickets now for McGregor / Maillot / Naharin at Teatro alla Scala, Milan, and experience an unforgettable celebration of contemporary dance in one of the world’s most iconic theatres.