Shakespeare’s timeless story of star-crossed lovers is also a story of the politics of warring families and the violence that consumes them. When all the systems meant to protect and guide a pair of young lovers—familial, religious, and governmental—fail them, can they find a way to safeguard their future despite the chaos around them? Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell. On stage at Folger Theatre October 1 through November 10.
Folger Theatre is hosting a Romeo and Juliet Global Majority Affinity Night, on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm, inviting Black, Asian, Latine, MENA, and Indigenous-identifying audiences to attend a pre-show conversation followed by a 7:30pm performance, as the Folger joins a growing movement among theaters holding spaces for audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds and affinities.
Use code GLOBALAFFINITY to book a ticket to this special evening.
Please note: Doors for the pre-show event are at 6:00pm. The performance of Romeo and Juliet begins at 7:30.