& Juliet at Buell Theatre

Moving away from the previous plot of the Shakespearean play which debuted on stage roughly four hundred years earlier, viewers have distinguished the considerable alterations that were implemented to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly newer production based on the same lead character. Shakespeare’s original narrative revolves around the tragedy that occurs because of rash decision-making and the insatiable passion of two lovers, which results in the poisoning of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragic events and instead pursues a more positive outlook by concentrating on the endless possibilities of life, even after such tragic experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her circle of friends, who journey to Paris to embrace their identities not just as individuals, but as mighty women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist view through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes the reigns of her husband’s narrative and alters the ending of his popular classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a second opportunity to shine, while bringing in new and equally strong women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the musical is able to incorporate contemporary culture, specifically songs from recent generations, that symbolize the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the women throughout the musical. Even the fashion worn by the play’s ladies give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while highlighting the contrast between the ongoing musical and the previous classic by using Elizabethan dresses and iconography with today’s attire styles. Each aspect of the musical was carefully thought-out to promote empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This June’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it brought to Colorado, where Denver's The Buell Theatre is proud to be hosting this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Friday 13th June 2025. Known in the entire Colorado area by locals as the unrivaled venue for staged show's, The Buell Theatre is a large theater with a huge seating capacity while having the most awesome architecture both inside and outside the venue.

Tickets to the show may now be reserved and purchased by using the links that can be found on the top of this page.