& Juliet at Orpheum Theatre

Moving away from the original plot of the Shakespearean play which debuted live on stage roughly four hundred years ago, critics have discerned the many modifications which were applied to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly more contemporary musical based on the same lead character. Shakespeare’s original narrative is based around the tragic tale that occurs because of rash decision-making and the blind passion of two lovers, which results in the suicide of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragedy and instead pursues a more positive outlook by focusing on the boundless possibilities of life, even after such agonizing experiences.

This messaging is evident in the new showl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her circle of friends, who travel to Paris and discover their identities not just as individuals, but as mighty women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist perspective through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes hold of her husband’s account and alters the ending of his famous classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a rare moment to shine, while inviting new and equally talented women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the musical is able to incorporate popular culture, specifically songs from recent generations, that depict the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the ladies throughout the show. Even the costumes worn by the production’s cast give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while showing the contrast between the new production and the previous classic by using Elizabethan costumes and iconography with today’s clothing styles. Each aspect of the musical was carefully thought-out to illustrate empowerment and "being able to write your own story".

This March’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it brought to Nebraska, where Omaha's Orpheum Theatre is proud to feature this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Saturday 7th March 2026. Known in the entire Nebraska area by locals as the ultimate venue for staged show's, Orpheum Theatre is a large theater with a huge seating capacity while displaying the most epic architecture both inside and outside the venue.

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