About the Show

Modern retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy propels star-crossed lovers toward inevitable doom.

In a society defined by parental strife, Romeo and Juliet, consumed by impetuous ardor, hurtle towards their inevitable doom. What begins as an intoxicating whirlwind of passion swiftly descends into a maelstrom of brutal chaos, leaving only one path forward.

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, guided by the visionary direction of Sam Gold, breathe fresh life into Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, offering a visceral and resonant portrayal that speaks to a new generation on the precipice of love and loss.

Critic Reviews (20)

“The play is thus less terrifying than teenifying — hence the plus sign instead of the ‘and’ in the title.”
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"By having a uniformly young cast, Romeo + Juliet successfully drives home the juvenile pettiness of the Montague/Capulet feud and sorrow...But this production of the love story hasn't quite found its heartbeat."
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"What makes 'We Are Young' feel so right is more literal than all that: This Romeo and Juliet is very much about being young."
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"...Sam Gold’s frenzied, youthful staging of the Shakespeare tragedy."
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"And the production is fun: The actors use the in-the-round theater to its fullest"
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"...director Sam Gold's hyperpop reimagining of 'Romeo + Juliet.'"
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"The enthusiasm is thrilling, even when it almost flattens you underfoot."
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"During the dark final moments in the crypt...the play peters out."
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