The William Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet opened March 1 at Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, Massachusetts, with performances scheduled to continue through March 31. The production, directed with a striking modern setting by Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, stars George Hampe and Lily Santiago as the eponymous star-crossed lovers.
Rounding out the cast are Will Lyman as Friar Lawrence, Matthew J. Harris as Mercutio, Nancy E. Carroll as the Nurse, John Zdrojeski as Tybalt, Maurice E. Parent as Lord Capulet, Marianna Bassham as Lady Capulet, Nael Nacer as Lord Montague and Friar John, Celeste Oliva as Lady Montague, Matthew Bretschneider as Paris, and Omar Robinson as Benvolio, Ed Hoopman as Prince Escalus, Kai Tshikosi as Balthasar and Gregory, Zaven Ovian as Sampson, Khyati Sehgal as Abraham, Dale Place as the Apothecary and the Servingman, and Margaret Clark as Petra.
Romeo and Juliet features choreography by Daniel Pelzig, scenic design by Wilson Chin, costumes by Ilona Somogyi, lighting by Russell H. Champa, and music and sound design by Obadiah Eaves.
