Romeo and Juliet
Two teenagers from feuding families fall instantly, fatally in love — Shakespeare's definitive tragedy of desire, fate, and the violence of a world that cannot contain them.
Romeo and Juliet continues to draw major productions across North America in 2026, with theaters staging this 1594–1596 tragedy in everything from thrust stages that put audiences mere feet from the bloodshed to large outdoor venues where the play's violence and intimacy play across expansive spaces. Use this page to discover which regional theaters, Shakespeare festivals, and touring companies are bringing the star-crossed lovers to a stage near you this year.
- Genre
- tragedy
- Written
- 1594–1596
- Productions
- 5 listed
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Current productions of Romeo and Juliet
Updated weekly · Current as of May 2026There are currently 5 listed productions of Romeo and Juliet, including festival, community, and professional stagings.
Romeo & Juliet
The Public Theater
New York City, NY
May 22, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
Romeo and Juliet
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Normal, IL
Jun 25, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
Romeo & Juliet
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Center Valley, PA
Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026
Next: Jul 8
R&J and Joni
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
Prescott, ON
Jul 16, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026
Romeo and Juliet
Montford Park Players
Asheville, NC
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Next: Sep 4
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