& Juliet at Ahmanson Theatre

Set side by side with the former storyline of Romeo & Juliet which was presented live roughly four centuries earlier, critics have noted the considerable alterations that had been applied to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly more recent production based on the same leading lady. Shakespeare’s original plot revolves around the tragedy that comes about because of rash decision-making and the blind passion of two lovers, which results in the poisoning of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragedy and instead pursues a more positive outlook by focusing on the limitless possibilities of life, even after such painful experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new musicall’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her gang of friends, who journey to Paris and discover their identities not just as individuals, but as strong women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist interpretation through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes the reigns of her husband’s plot and alters the ending of his popular classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a rare moment to shine, while adding new and equally capable women to the stage. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the play is able to incorporate pop culture, specifically songs from recent years, that symbolize the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the leading cast throughout the musical. Even the clothing worn by the musical’s ladies give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while conveying the contrast between the ongoing show and the previous classic by pairing Elizabethan costumes and iconography with today’s attire styles. Each aspect of the show was carefully thought-out to illustrate empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This September’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it brought to California, where Los Angeles's Ahmanson Theatre is proud to host this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Known in the entire California area by locals as the premier venue for staged production's, Ahmanson Theatre is a large theater with a huge seating capacity while showing off the most amazing architecture both inside and outside the venue.

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