Romeo and Juliet
| Author: William Shakespeare | |
| Premiered: 1597 | Work Type: Play |
| Description: Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play by William Shakespeare about two young "star-crossed lovers" from feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, in Verona, Italy, whose forbidden love leads to their deaths, ultimately reconciling their warring households. The story follows their secret marriage, Romeo's banishment after killing Juliet's cousin Tybalt, and a tragic misunderstanding involving a sleeping potion that leads both lovers to commit suicide, believing the other is dead. It is one of Shakespeare's most famous and frequently performed plays, known for its exquisite language and as the archetypal story of young love. | |
All shows for this title:
| Long Beach Playhouse (Mainstage) | 11/2/2024 - 11/30/2024 |