& Juliet at Kennedy Center Opera House

Set side by side with the former known story of Romeo & Juliet which was presented live approximately forty decades earlier, viewers have discerned the considerable modifications which were made to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly newer musical based on the same leading lady. Shakespeare’s original narrative centers around the tragic ending that takes place because of rash decision-making and the uncontrolled passion of two lovers, which results in the suicide of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragedy and instead embraces a more positive outlook by concentrating on the endless possibilities of life, even after such tragic experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her clique of friends, who journey to Paris and come to realize their identities not just as individuals, but as strong women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist perspective through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes hold of her husband’s account and alters the ending of his well-known classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a rare moment to shine, while welcoming new and equally strong women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the play is able to incorporate popular culture, specifically songs from recent decades, that reflect the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the ladies throughout the production. Even the dresses worn by the play’s women give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while conveying the contrast between the ongoing musical and the previous classic by using Elizabethan dresses and iconography with today’s fashion styles. Each aspect of the production was carefully thought-out to emphasize empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This December’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it opening in District Of Columbia, where Washington's Kennedy Center Opera House is proud to host this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Saturday 21st December 2024. Known in the entire District Of Columbia area by locals as the unrivaled venue for staged production's, Kennedy Center Opera House is a large theater with plenty of seating capacity while showing off the most amazing architecture both inside and outside the venue.

Tickets to the show may now be reserved and purchased by using the links that can be found on the top of this page.