& Juliet at Procter & Gamble Hall

Set side by side with the original plot of Romeo & Juliet which was presented on stage roughly four hundred years prior, fans have noted the stark alterations which were applied to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly newer musical based on the same leading lady. Shakespeare’s original plot centers around the tragedy that takes place because of rash decision-making and the uncontrolled passion of two lovers, which results in the poisoning of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragic story and instead pursues a more positive outlook by focusing on the limitless possibilities of life, even after such traumatic experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her clique of friends, who journey to Paris to find their identities not just as individuals, but as powerful women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist interpretation through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes the reigns of her husband’s account and changes the ending of his beloved classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a chance to shine, while welcoming new and equally confident women to the stage. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the play is able to incorporate pop culture, specifically songs from recent generations, that reflect the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the leading ladies throughout the musical. Even the clothing worn by the show’s leading ladies give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while showing the contrast between the ongoing musical and the previous classic by pairing Elizabethan fashion and iconography with today’s clothing styles. Each aspect of the musical was carefully thought-out to celebrate empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This April’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it brought to Ohio, where Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center of Cincinnati is proud to feature this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Thursday 10th April 2025. Known in the entire Ohio area by locals as the favorite venue for staged show's, Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center is a large theater with plenty of seating capacity while displaying the most unforgettable architecture both inside and outside the venue.

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