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| Music by | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
| Date | 1870 |
The "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture" is an orchestral piece written by Tchaikovsky based on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
Fight Theme[]
The theme that represents the feud between the Capulets and Montegues is used in:
- Muppets Tonight episode 108 as Animal smashes his body into a large gong providing percussion accompaniment.
Love Theme[]
A popular section of the piece is often used in many films, TV shows, and other media where two characters fall in love. It has been used in:
- Hey Cinderella! when Cinderella and Prince Arthur Charming meet for the first time.
- Sesame Street Episode 3166 when Summer Squall is seen outside the Furry Arms Hotel.
- Sesame Street Episode 3519 for scenes where Oscar and Grundgetta fall in love.
- The score is also sampled in a Sesame Street cartoon involving a growing acorn. (First: Episode 1626)
- Holey Moley for a scene in which Rob Riggle attempts to seduce Miss Piggy. The music turns sour when she pulls her hand away from his.