& Juliet at Orpheum Theatre San Francisco

Moving away from the original known story of the Shakespearean play which debuted live approximately four hundred years prior, viewers have distinguished the stark alterations that were applied to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly newer show based on the same leading lady. Shakespeare’s original narrative is based around the tragedy that occurs because of rash decision-making and the insatiable passion of two lovers, which results in the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragedy and instead chooses a more positive outlook by focusing on the limitless possibilities of life, even after such harrowing experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her clique of friends, who make the trip to Paris and discover their identities not just as individuals, but as remarkable women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist interpretation through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes command of her husband’s tale and alters the ending of his beloved classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a rare moment to shine, while bringing in new and equally powerful women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the musical is able to incorporate popular culture, specifically songs from recent decades, that encapsulate the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the ladies throughout the show. Even the dresses worn by the show’s leading cast give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while presenting the contrast between the new musical and the previous classic by using Elizabethan fashion and iconography with today’s costume styles. Each aspect of the musical was carefully thought-out to emphasize empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This July’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it opening in California, where San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre is proud to host this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Thursday 3rd July 2025. Known in the entire California area by locals as the ultimate venue for staged production's, Orpheum Theatre is a large theater with lots of seating capacity while showing off the most incredible architecture both inside and outside the venue.

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