Romeo and Juliet – Theatrical Production at Circle In The Square Theatre

Witness Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet in a brand new adaptation, here on Broadway for only TWENTY WEEKS. If you don't think a Shakespearean work won't play out well in a fun, Gen Z fashion, let us prove you wrong. On Monday, 4th of November 2024, Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold's Romeo + Juliet, starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, will transform the stage of Circle in the Square Theater into a podium of tragedy.

Expect a FUN production with original tunes by singer-songwriter Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh. Imagine a gaggle of young actors in high-tops and baggy jeans humping teddy bears and dancing to club music. Imagine an array of disco balls, inventive sparkling costumes, and endless pop music. You might hear antiquated sentences, but there's no doubt about it, it's unapologetically Gen Z. So if you're not a fan of Shakespeare, don't let your old opinions sway you. This is a MUST-watch spectacle made to woo you. If you ARE a fan of Shakespeare, it's time to switch up gears and revisit the tragedy in a whole new, electric light.

The upcoming play trims the fat off Shakespeare's work, clocking in forty minutes shorter than a traditional production. The text is shorter and even the cast is reduced to ten (originally twenty-two). But what we're left with is the core essence, the universal emotions that has transcended numerous generations since 1597. Emmy Award winner Kit Connor of Heartstopper takes the role of Romeo, charming not just Juliet but the whole audience through arduous expressions of love. Meanwhile, Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler of Spielberg's West Side Story envelops the role of Juliet, waifish and doe-like with a loaded voice that sparks any heart who hears it. See below for the full cast and creatives.

Cast
Romeo - Kit Connor
Juliet - Rachel Zegler
Mercutio/The Friar - Gabby Beans
The Nurse/Tybalt - Tommy Dorfman
Balthazar - Nihar Duvvuri
Abraham - Daniel Bravo Hernandez
Benvolio - Taheen Modak
Gregory - Jasai Chase-Owens
Samson/Paris/Peter - Gian Perez

Creative
Written by: Willian Shakespeare
Directed by: Sam Gold
Music by: Jack Antonoff
Movement by: Sonya Tayeh
Set Designer: dots
Costume Designer: Enver Chakartash
Lighting Designer: Isabella Byrd
Sound Designer: Cody Spencer

The brutal chaos takes advantage of the Circle in the Square Theater's thrust stage that extends into the audience on three sides. The indoor Broadway theater provides an intimate ambience that blurs the line between the act and the audience. The auditorium provides incredible theatrical acoustics, comfortable seats, hearing assistance and wheelchair access. To get access to the show, get your tickets by clicking the blue button above!