William Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-struck lovers takes to the musical stage with Scarpelli and Kehde’s acclaimed musical drama Romeo & Juliet.I've heard great things about this show - highly recommended!
Loved by audiences of all ages, this 1-hour 45-minute musical drama based on the Shakespeare tragedy captures the idealistic spirit of young lovers torn by the hatred of their families. The progeny of the Montague and Capulet clans fight for their chance at happiness against the background of warring families, as they sample the forbidden love that eventually marks their fate.
A large cast of teenagers and adults brings the fable to life, featuring the talents of Austin Thomas and Micah Atkinson in the title roles, with Phil Fisher, Craig Auge, Donnie Smith, Kirill Gura, Maddy Gourevitch, Melanie Larch, Suzanna Tucker, Michelle Spencer, Austin Susman, Michael Harris, Jim Balow and a large chorus.
Set in Renaissance Italy, the production features a 10-piece orchestra, large sets, and opulent costumes and lighting.
Curtain rises at 8 p.m. tonight through Saturday, March 27, and Thursday, April 1 through Saturday, April 3, with a special 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, March 28.
It will be presented at the WVSU Capitol Center at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets are available at the door a half-hour prior to every performance.
Tickets are $9.50 for adults, $5.50 for students and seniors (65 plus).
For further information call the WVSU Capitol Center box office at 304-342-6522 during regular business hours.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
This Weekend - "Romeo & Juliet"
This weekend in Charleston you can catch an original musical version of a classic tale.
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How and the heck do they keep their ticket prices so reasonable?
Beats me! But it's a great question. Maybe it's clean living. ;-)
Part of the reason they are able to keep ticket prices so low is that most of what they produce is original and they don't have to pay through the nose for the rights. That's a huge chunk of change right there! I hope to be able to see R+J before it closes.
Thanks Ryan! I'm hoping to catch "Romeo & Juliet" this weekend, too.
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