& Juliet at Keller Auditorium

Set side by side with the former storyline of Shakespeare's creation which was shown live on stage around four hundred years ago, fans have discerned the considerable changes that were applied to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly more modern show based on the same lead character. Shakespeare’s original plot centers around the tragedy that occurs because of rash decision-making and the unbridled passion of two lovers, which results in the suicide of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragic tale and instead embraces a more positive outlook by embracing on the endless possibilities of life, even after such harrowing experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her group of friends, who make a trip to Paris to 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 command of her husband’s narrative and changes the ending of his well-known classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a second opportunity to shine, while inviting new and equally powerful women to the cast. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the play is able to incorporate contemporary culture, specifically songs from recent decades, that depict the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the ladies throughout the show. Even the dresses worn by the production’s characters give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while conveying the contrast between the ongoing production and the previous classic by pairing Elizabethan attire and iconography with today’s costume styles. Each aspect of the production was carefully thought-out to promote empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This August’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it arrive in Oregon, where Portland's Keller Auditorium is proud to be hosting this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Thursday 7th August 2025. Known in the entire Oregon area by locals as the top venue for staged musical's, Keller Auditorium is a large theater with plenty of seating capacity while having the most astounding architecture both inside and outside the venue.

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