Text on the top says "Romeo and Juliet". Below, text says "Stunning, Compelling. Toronto Star" and "A relatable and moving rendition, Broadway World." On the right, Romeo embraces Juliet from behind as they both stand on a balcony. Photography by David Hou.

Two teenagers, both wearing masquerade masks, stand back-to-back and hold hands. On the left, a white boy is wearing white and blue and on the right, a black girl is wearing an orange dress.

A masquerade dance sequence. All dancers are wearing renaissance period clothing.

A young, White man dressed in green has a sword drawn in the direction of another young, White man dressed in red. Next to them both is a young, Asian man, also dressed in red, his hand on a sword as he is about to draw it.

A teenage, White boy embraces a teenage, Black girl from behind as they both stand on a balcony looking out to the audience. They are both dressed in white.

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May 6 – October 27 |

Opens June 1

Shakespeare

ROMEO AND JULIET

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Sam White

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“DID MY HEART LOVE TILL NOW?”

When two young star-crossed lovers lock eyes across a crowded dance floor, their hearts are forever bound. But can their love survive the brutal blood feud that has torn apart their rival families, the Capulets and Montagues? The greatest love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet has captivated audiences and artists for centuries and provided the inspiration for hundreds of films, ballets, operas, novels and the iconic Broadway musical West Side Story. This production, which features lavish period sets and costumes, is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare and a welcome return to a beloved story.

“A heady evocation of heedless first love” – The New York Times

“This Romeo and Juliet is worthy of a visit” – Toronto Star

“A relatable and moving rendition” – Broadway World

Runtime:

Two hours and 50 minutes, including one 18-minute intermission*
*Please note that all run times are approximate

Ways to Save

Shakespeare 2-for-1 – Buy one adult ticket, get a second adult ticket free on select performances of Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night. Buy Now

Resources:

Romeo and Juliet Study Guide

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Two people that wear all black garments. A White man stands on the left and a Black woman stands on the right. They have their backs to each other but look puzzled towards the same direction.

Michael Spencer-Davis and Antonette Rudder in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

In the foreground, a Black mother and daughter are seated, smiling at each other with their hands clasped in their laps. They are both wearing gowns in shades of red. In the background, an older White woman looks on excitedly.

Vanessa Sears and Jessica B. Hill with Glynis Ranney in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A masquerade dance sequence. The dancers all wear renaissance period clothing.

Members of the company in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A White man wearing orange and yellow garments stands next to a younger White man wearing red and orange garments. The younger man looks imploringly at the other man, who is gripping the younger man's arm.

Graham Abbey and Emilio Vieira in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Two teenagers, both wearing masquerade masks, stand back-to-back and hold hands. A White boy stands on the left and is wearing white and blue, and a Black girl stands on the right wearing an orange dress.

Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

a teenage White boy holds the hands of a teenage Black girl as they look longingly into each other’s eyes. In the background stands an older White man dressed brown, religious attire.

Jonathan Mason (left) and Vanessa Sears with Scott Wentworth in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

From left: Emilio Vieira, Andrew Iles and Derek Kwan in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A young, Asian man dressed in green holds up a young, White man dressed in a darker green. The man in dark green looks angrily at another young, White man dressed in blue to the left.

From left: Jonathan Mason, Andrew Iles and Steven Hao in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

An older White woman clasps her hands around those of a young Black teenage girl as they kneel on the ground. They wear renaissance period clothing.

Vanessa Sears (left) and Glynis Ranney in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

A teenage, White boy embraces a teenage, Black girl from behind as they both stand on a balcony. They are both dressed in white.

Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

An old, White man, dressed in brown religious attire, stands looking intensely at a vile of liquid.

Scott Wentworth in Romeo and Juliet, 2024. Photography by David Hou.

Two actors converse in the rehearsal hall for Romeo and Juliet.

Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears. Photography by Ann Baggley.

Members of the company sit and look at costume sketches in the rehearsal hall.

Scenes from the first rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. Photography by Ann Baggley.

Members of the company stand and clap as one man leads them with a drum.

Scenes from the first rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. Photography by Ann Baggley.

A large board of costume sketches for Romeo and Juliet.

Scenes from the first rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. Photography by Ann Baggley.

A table of props, which includes woven baskets and artificial flowers for Romeo and Juliet.

Scenes from the first rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. Photography by Ann Baggley.

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Download House Program

“DID MY HEART LOVE TILL NOW?”

“A heady evocation of heedless first love” – The New York Times “This Romeo and Juliet is worthy of a visit” – Toronto Star “A relatable and moving rendition” – Broadway World

Runtime:

Ways to Save

Resources:

CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

PLAY SCHEDULE

“A heady evocation of heedless first love” – The New York Times

“This Romeo and Juliet is worthy of a visit” – Toronto Star

“A relatable and moving rendition” – Broadway World