The Star Crossed Lovers

The Hartford Stage hosts a fabulous production of Shakespeare's tragic love story helmed by Artistic Director Melia Bensussen (Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde, A Winter's Tale). In this authentic production of the classic tale, escape back to Renaissance Verona, and into the story of two warring families who both pay the ultimate price for their violent feud. A must-see!

What is the story?

Verona's two-star-crossed lovers must thwart their two respective warring families if they are to be married and reconcile their loved ones. However, the actions of one rash cousin on Juliet's side spurs Romeo into a hasty and deadly action, leading to his exile from Verona. Juliet's family, meanwhile, are unaware of her marriage and have arranged for her to marry the eligible and wealthy Paris; she must take drastic measures to escape this fate. The rash actions of a few key players, bad timing and harsh justice all reverberate throughout the rest of the play, until its ultimately tragic conclusion.