He had already played a diverse gallery of great classical roles.

One looks forward to seeing him in classical roles.

Besides, "classical roles weren't quite enough for me," he said.

She'll probably get more of a chance there to dance straight classical roles.

He subsequently returned to playing classical roles on stage and screen.

She was quickly promoted to Principal, in 1975, and danced all of the major classical roles.

She first stepped onto the stage in 1930 and played many classical roles.

I'd like to think my color didn't have anything to do with my not being asked to play big classical roles.

Your first stage part was in something quite different from the classical roles, wasn't it?

"I think the classical roles need to be approached with an actor's point of view," she said.