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Romeo and Juliet

Presented by Playhouse on the Square at Playhouse on the Square

March 20-April 19, 2009

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Everyone is deserving of love - rich, poor, young, old - even Montague or Capulet. This timeless story of tragic romance transcends the ages as two teenagers fall in love at first sight. Married in secret, they hope for reconciliation between their feuding families, but as flaring tempers lead to deadly consequences, the "pair of star-cross'd lovers" find themselves alone and on the run, facing impossible odds and making desperate decisions. The compelling events blended with extraordinary poetry make Shakespeare's story as dynamic to a contemporary audience as it was 400 years ago.

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  • Venue Info

    Playhouse on the Square

    66 South Cooper
    Memphis, TN 38104

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets: $15 - $25

    Info Phone: 901 726-4656

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    March 20-April 19, 2009

    Times:
    Thursdays - Saturdays at 8pm
    Sundays at 2pm

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    • Event Name: Romeo and Juliet
      "Good Adaptation, Fantastic Performances"
      Review posted by: A Huge Fan from Memphis, Mar 21, 2009
      

      The modern adaptation of this classic was executed wonderfully by the great cast. Both DJ Hill (Romeo) & Ashley Davis (Juliet) were captivating, truly one of the best pairs I have ever seen play these... Expand

      The modern adaptation of this classic was executed wonderfully by the great cast. Both DJ Hill (Romeo) & Ashley Davis (Juliet) were captivating, truly one of the best pairs I have ever seen play these roles. The scene where they meet is amazing. Kevin Todd Murphy (Friar Laurence) & Jennifer Henry (Lady Capulet) put in amazing performances. Irene Crist (the nurse) made every scene she was in fantastic. But in my mind, the best performance came from Alvaro Francisco (Mercrutio) who gave an amazing awe inspiring performance, when he was on stage you could look at no one else. I was apprehensive about seeing a female Benvolio but Courtney Oliver makes you believe the role was always meant to be played by a woman. The only dim spot in the entire product was Tybalt (played by Rory Dale), while his fighting scenes were believable his acting was rather stiff. I would have liked to see more of Stephen Andrew Parker (Apothocary) & Andrew Moore (Peter) who were both great. Don't miss this one! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Romeo and Juliet
      "Good Adaptation, Fantastic Performances"
      Review posted by: A Huge Fan from Memphis, Mar 21, 2009
      

      The modern adaptation of this classic was executed wonderfully by the great cast. Both DJ Hill (Romeo) & Ashley Davis (Juliet) were captivating, truly one of the best pairs I have ever seen play these... Expand

      The modern adaptation of this classic was executed wonderfully by the great cast. Both DJ Hill (Romeo) & Ashley Davis (Juliet) were captivating, truly one of the best pairs I have ever seen play these roles. The scene where they meet is amazing. Kevin Todd Murphy (Friar Laurence) & Jennifer Henry (Lady Capulet) put in amazing performances. Irene Crist (the nurse) made every scene she was in fantastic. But in my mind, the best performance came from Alvaro Francisco (Mercrutio) who gave an amazing awe inspiring performance, when he was on stage you could look at no one else. I was apprehensive about seeing a female Benvolio but Courtney Oliver makes you believe the role was always meant to be played by a woman. The only dim spot in the entire product was Tybalt (played by Rory Dale), while his fighting scenes were believable his acting was rather stiff. I would have liked to see more of Stephen Andrew Parker (Apothocary) & Andrew Moore (Peter) who were both great. Don't miss this one! Collapse

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