& Juliet at Keller Auditorium

When compared to the original storyline of Romeo & Juliet which was presented on stage approximately forty decades prior, fans have discerned the considerable modifications that had been implemented to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly newer show based on the same lead character. Shakespeare’s original drama revolves around the tragedy that occurs because of rash decision-making and the blind passion of two lovers, which results in the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragic story and instead chooses a more positive outlook by embracing on the endless possibilities of life, even after such agonizing experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new productionl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her gang of friends, who head to Paris to find their identities not just as individuals, but as strong women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist flip through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes ownership of her husband’s plot and changes the ending of his well-known classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a second opportunity to shine, while recruiting new and equally confident women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the show is able to incorporate pop culture, specifically songs from recent decades, that reflect the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the leading characters throughout the production. Even the fashion worn by the production’s cast give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while conveying the contrast between the new musical and the previous classic by using Elizabethan costumes and iconography with today’s fashion 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 host this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Friday 8th August 2025. Known in the entire Oregon area by locals as the premier venue for staged production's, Keller Auditorium is a large theater with plenty of seating capacity while showing off the most unsurpassed architecture both inside and outside the venue.

Seats to the show may now be reserved and purchased by using the buttons that can be found on the top of this page.