Monday, April 22, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Sue Tilberry

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company often begins their shows with pre-show entertainment such as a mood-setting musical number or hymn. For this show, as the boisterous audience slowly files into…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:18PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Wiz by Elyse Trevers

Adaptations are common in theater and often popular shows are revised and modified to reach different audiences. Shakespeare is a favorite source of material.“Hamlet” inspired “Fat Ham…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 08:36AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

New Broadway “Romeo and Juliet” Drops F Word on Poster in New Low, Jack Antonoff Doing the Music by Roger Friedman

Jack Antonoff is making his Broadway debut. The Grammy winning pop producer of Taylor Swift, Lana del Rey, and many others will supply music for a new Broadway production of “Romeo and Jul…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:48PM

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler to lead ‘brutal’ Romeo + Juliet on Broadway by Benjamin Lee

Acclaimed director Sam Gold will adapt the Shakespeare tragedy with new music from hitmaker and Taylor Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper bre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:41AM

Rachel Zegler, Kit Connor to Star on Broadway in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Caitlin Huston

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor will make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet this fall. The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack An…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Friday, April 12, 2024

Juliet should be a dream role. For a black actor tackling Shakespeare, it can be a nightmare | Nina Bowers by Nina Bowers

The racist abuse directed at Francesca Amewudah-Rivers shows how casting decisions have been hijacked by the culture wars It’s a young actor’s worst nightmare: to land the role of a life…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Bridgerton actor urges Tom Holland to speak out on racial abuse of his Romeo and Juliet co-star by Tabitha Wilson

Holland’s co-star Frances Amewudah-Rivers has recieved racial abuse online following her casting as Juliet

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:02AM
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024

Romeo and Juliet review – a fiery-footed, stunt-riding thriller by Chris Wiegand

Shakespeare’s Globe, LondonFreestyling cyclists serve around the cast in Lucy Cuthbertson’s shrewd production aimed at younger audiences When Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy was at …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:02AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Romeo and Juliet (Teaser) | Stratford Festival 2024 by Stratford Festival

"Did my heart love till now?" ROMEO AND JULIET May 6 - October 26 | Festival Theatre Opening Night Performance: June 1 When two young star-crossed lovers lock eyes across a crowded dance f…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:42AM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Romeo and Juliet review – beatboxing lovers in full flow by Chris Wiegand

Polka theatre, LondonA hip-hop take on the tragedy finds the feud blowing up on social media and the balcony scene remixed for FaceTime but it lacks pathos Two hours’ stage traffic becomes…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:03AM
Thursday, March 7, 2024

Patrick Page to Take All the Devils Are Here There and Everywhere by Darryn King

Patrick Page is taking his villainy on the road. His one-man show All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain will play select city engagements throughout the country after…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Short, sapphic, and stirring by Kimzyn Campbell

Violence, vengeance, and a moment’s glimmer of peace and love in between the mayhem. That is the ageless story amongst humans. This time it comes to Chicago in stereo: the tragedy of Romeo…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:27AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Diane Paulus Will Direct Romeo and Juliet at American Repertory Theater by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival will reunite Paulus with her Jagged Little Pill choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Diane Paulus-Directed ROMEO AND JULIET Will Open at A.R.T. in September

A new production of Romeo and Juliet is headed to American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University this September! The production will be directed by A.R.T.’s Tony Award-winning…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Thursday, February 22, 2024

We go to the theatre to feel something – and people do. Trigger warnings don’t stop that | Arifa Akbar by Arifa Akbar

Good plays have the power to shake us out of our complacency. This recurring debate is a pointless skirmish in a culture war CONTENT WARNING: This column may include opinions with which you …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:36PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Rest Easy, Tom Holland Fans; West End Romeo and Juliet Revival Is Not Sold Out by Logan Culwell-Block

A key block of tickets, including the theatre's front row, have not yet been put on sale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Tom Holland to star in Romeo and Juliet at Duke Of York’s Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tom Holland is to start in The Jamie Lloyd Company's Romeo and Juliet at the Duke Of York's Theatre. On sale today! This post Tom Holland to star in Romeo and Juliet at Duke …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:22AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Tyne Daly Exits ‘Doubt,’ Tom Holland to Lead ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in London, ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut Next Spring “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast h…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet by Steven Morris

The post Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:33PM

Tom Holland Will Star In ROMEO AND JULIET On The West End This Spring

Tom Holland will play Romeo in director Jamie Lloyd’s new West End production of Romeo & Juliet, which will play at the Duke of York’s theatre for 12 weeks starting May 11th.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 03:15PM

Tom Holland Starring in London West End Revival of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Brent Lang

Tom Holland is hanging up the spandex and taking on Shakespeare’s most famous doomed lover. That’s right, the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star will play Romeo this summer in London’s…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:37AM

Wherefore art thou, Spider-Man? Tom Holland to star in Romeo and Juliet in West End by Nicole Vassell

Marvel star had previously teased a major announcement to his fans

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:48AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

"Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet" Audience Testimonials -- Center Theatre Group by Center Theatre Group

“I have not seen choreography that amazing in so long”🪩✨ Audience members are in LOVE! ❤️‍🔥Take a look at what they had to say about “Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:42PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Othello review – Shakespeare’s tragedy interrogated in New Scotland Yard by Arifa Akbar

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonOla Ince’s production is set within a hostile modern police force and has DCI Othello’s unconscious portrayed by a second actor Shakespeare’s military ge…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Center Theatre Group--"Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet" Now Playing! by Center Theatre Group

"Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet" gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:54PM

Center Theatre Group -- "Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet" Now Playing! by Center Theatre Group

"Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet" gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:53PM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Music and Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico will be joining internationally acclaimed performer Jules Grison (Romeo and Juliet), in Formidable! Aznavour, a centennial celebration of the legendar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:05AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Hansol Jung's Romeo and Juliet, More in Play On Shakespeare's 2024 Season by Margaret Hall

The not-for-profit has announced their lineup for the Winter and Spring of 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Hansol Yung's Romeo and Juliet, More in Play On Shakespeare's 2024 Season by Margaret Hall

The not-for-profit has announced their lineup for the Winter and Spring of 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Monday, December 11, 2023

Romeo and Juliet: Rolling through East L.A. by Steven Morris

Maribel Chavez and Angel G Molina (Photo by Darlene Sanchez)  Reviewed by Martίn HernándezLa Puente Community CenterThrough December 17 RECOMMENDED Set among wealthy street gangs in moder…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:56PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Center Theatre Group - COMING SOON "Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet"- Ahmanson 23/24 by Center Theatre Group

"Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet" gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:29PM
Sunday, November 12, 2023

BalletBoyz: England on Fire; Rambert: Death Trap review – to Albion and the underworld by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, London; Theatre Royal, BathFolklore meets punk spirit in BalletBoyz’s ambitious state-of-the-nation work, while Rambert relish the remarkable imagination of Ben Duke For …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

WNO's Romeo and Juliet | Nov. 4 - 18, 2023 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2023-2024/romeo-and-juliet/ Feuding families. Forbidden love. Doomed fate. So much is stacked against young Romeo and Juliet—and yet—love finds a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Romeo and Juliet – Worth a Trip to New Jersey by Jk Clarke

By JK Clarke . . .  There’s been something of a drought in New York when it comes to Shakespeare plays over the past several years. Sure, there are the requisite Shakespeare in the Park p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:35PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

As it turns 60, the National Theatre must balance past and present by Michael Billington

The NT has a civic duty to revive woefully neglected plays from the world repertory. Doing so will make modern drama stronger Writing about the National Theatre on its 50th anniversary, I sa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:43AM

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