Romeo & Juliet
April 17 – May 18, 2025
Shakespeare’s great love story.
You won’t want to miss this production of William Shakespeare’s most well-known play from Hartford Stage Artistic Director, Melia Bensussen (The Winter’s Tale, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, All My Sons, Simona’s Search). The tragic love story that has inspired countless movies, musicals, and modern adaptations gets back to its roots in this lush and energetic production.
An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope, the spark of young love is ignited in Romeo and Juliet. They believe that their love will protect them,but ultimately rivalry, familial duty, and impossible choices doom their future together.
Rife with lush romanticism, thrilling sword fights, and Shakespeare’s famously beautiful language, this captivating production is the perfect way to introduce someone to Shakespeare and will enthrall even the most seasoned fan of the Bard.
Romeo & Juliet
April 17 – May 18, 2025
Shakespeare’s great love story.
An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope, the spark of young love is ignited in Romeo and Juliet. But as quickly as this romance begins, it spirals out of control amidst the chaos of rivalry, familial duty, death, and impossible choices. Artistic Director Melia Bensussen brings this Shakespeare classic to life, in a romantic production rife with desire (and sword fighting!).
Reviews
“Bensussen allows the author to take his fairy-tale time in revealing truths, losses, and restitutions.” – The Berkshire Edge
Critics interested in reviewing Romeo and Juliet should email Marketing Associate, Molly Flanagan.
News
Info & Accessibility
More information about the production including run time will be available closer to the first performance date.
Digital Program
The program will be available one week prior to the start of the shows.
The Cast
The cast of Romeo and Juliet will be announced in 2025.
The Creative Team
The creative team for Romeo and Juliet will be announced in 2025.
Photo/Video
Stay tuned for video and photos related to this production!
Get tickets.
April/May 2025
Special dates.
April 17 – April 24: Previews
April 25: Opening Night
April 27 and May 6, 7: Post-Show Discussion
May 4: Open-Captioned Performance (what’s this?)
May 10 at 2:00PM: Audio-Described Performance (what’s this?)
Tickets start at $30.
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