David Leveaux's prime consideration for the first Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet in over three decades is ensuring that the 16th century Shakespeare classic feels contemporary. "At the end of day, Romeo and Juliet is about a miracle of love between two young people, and in these very cynical times we need to address the play with as much heat and directness as possible for a modern audience."
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:34PM on May 13, 2013