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 Director of Marketing, Todd Brandt. Press weekend is Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27.
News
Interview on CT LIVE! (NBC30): Eva Kaminsky and Gerardo Rodriguez share what makes this production of “Romeo & Juliet” special.
Hartford Courant: Hartford Stage’s 2024-25 season to feature Shakespeare, August Wilson and a horror classic
The Cast
Opa Adeyemo
Paris
Juan Arturo
Benvolio
Carmen Berkeley
Juliet
Emily Bosco
Escalus
Brandon Burditt
Tybalt
Niall Cunningham
Romeo
Alejandra Escalante
Mercutio
Eva Kaminsky
Lady Capulet
Michael Samuel Kaplan
Montague
Annmarie Kelly
Nurse
Carman Lacivita
Friar Laurence
Gerardo Rodriguez
Capulet
Liliana Alva
Jeremy Parrott
Jason Pietroluongo
Madelyn Rothstein
The Creative Team
Director
Melia Bensussen
Choreography
Dale A. Merrill
Scenic Design
Christopher & Justin Swader
Costume Design
Fabian Fidel Aguilar
Lighting Design
Dan Kotlowitz
Sound Design
Darron L West
Hair & Wig Design
Tommy Kurzman
Fight Director
Ted Hewlett
Casting
Alaine Alldaffer & Lisa Donadio
Production Stage Manager
Nicole Wiegert
Assistant Stage Manager
Julius Cruz
Assistant Stage Manager
Maia G. Tivony
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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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.
Become a subscriber and save! No matter how you enjoy coming to the theater, we have a subscription offer for you.
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.
Oluwatobiloba Adeyemo
Paris
The Creative Team
The creative team behind Romeo and Juliet will be announced in 2025.
Photos
Stay tuned for more photos and behind-the-scenes video for Romeo and Juliet at Hartford Stage.
Video
Stay tuned for more photos and behind-the-scenes video for Romeo and Juliet at Hartford Stage.
Reviews
“Laughs in Spanish seamlessly blends humor, heart, and cultural exploration” – Broadway World
Critics interested in reviewing Laughs in Spanish should email Director of Marketing, Todd Brandt. Press weekend is Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16.
News
Hartford Courant: Hartford Stage’s 2024-25 season to feature Shakespeare, August Wilson and a horror classic
