Overview

Synopsis

It’s Romeo and Juliet … but not as we know it! & Juliet asks the important question: what if Juliet chose not to kill herself, deciding instead to live her life in her own way? We follow William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne, as they argue and rewrite one of his most famous tragedies. In this tale, Juliet leaves her past behind to travel to Paris with her nurse Angelique and new friends May and April (aka Anne, who has written herself into the story). There they discover Lance (Angelique’s former lover) and his son Francois, who is looking to shake off his father’s expectations and forge his own life. With Juliet’s own parents trying to send her to a convent, are Juliet and Francois the perfect match for each other? While Shakespeare and Anne argue over the course of Juliet’s destiny, Francois discovers his feelings for May and Romeo returns to declare his love for Juliet. But who will Juliet finally choose? Or, does she need to choose at all?!

Full of songs by the hugely successful Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin, & Juliet is a fun jukebox musical that celebrates love, friendship, and taking charge of one’s own destiny.

Show Information

Music
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Romeo and Juliet
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2019
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Verona, Paris
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

William Shakespeare

Lead

Male

Tenor

Anne Hathaway

Lead

Female

Alto, Mezzo-Soprano

Juliet Capulet

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Lance Du Bois

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Francois Du Bois

Supporting

Male

Tenor

May

Supporting

Non-binary

Tenor

Romeo

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Angelique

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Mezzo-Soprano, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Songs

Act One

  • “Larger Than Life” - William Shakespeare & Company
  • “I Want It That Way” - Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway & Company
  • “…Baby One More Time” - Juliet
  • “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” - Anne, Shakespeare, Juliet & Company
  • “Domino” - Juliet, Angelique, May, & Anne
  • “Show Me Love” - Juliet, Angelique, Anne, May, Lance & Company
  • “Blow” - Juliet, Angelique, Anne, May, Lance & Company
  • “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” - May & Juliet
  • “Overprotected” - Francois & Juliet
  • “Confident” - Juliet, Francois, Angelique & Company
  • “Teenage Dream” / “Break Free” - Angelique & Lance
  • “Oops!...I Did It Again” - Juliet & Angelique
  • “I Kissed a Girl” - May, Francois & Company
  • “It’s My Life” - Romeo, Shakespeare, Juliet, Anne & Company

Act Two

  • “Love Me Like You Do” - Romeo
  • “Since U Been Gone” - Juliet & Company
  • “Whataya Want From Me” - May & Francois
  • “One More Try” - Juliet, Romeo & Company
  • “Problem” / “Can’t Feel My Face” - Juliet, Romeo & Company
  • “That’s the Way It Is” - Anne & Juliet
  • “Everybody” - Shakespeare, Romeo, May, Francois, Lance & Company
  • “As Long As You Love Me” - Francois, Shakespeare, Romeo & May
  • “It’s Gonna Be Me” - Francois & May
  • “Shape Of My Heart” - Lance, Francois & May
  • “Stronger” - Juliet
  • “F@#kin’ Perfect” - Angelique & Company
  • “Roar” - Juliet & Company
  • “I Want It That Way - Reprise” - Shakespeare, Anne, Juliet, Romeo & Company
  • “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” - Shakespeare, Anne & Company

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.

    A person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown or discussed.

    A ballad is a song style that tells a story through simple, lyrical verses and a steady rhythm. In theatre, ballads are often slow and emotional, allowing characters to reveal deep feelings or reflect on personal journeys. They can be used to highlight romance, longing, or moments of dramatic intensity.

    A powerful, resonant singing technique used in musical theatre to project high notes with chest voice.

    A vocal technique blending chest and head voice to create a strong yet flexible sound for higher pitches.

    The art of designing and arranging movement sequences for theatrical dance and physical storytelling.

    Relating to gender equality, often a theme or character perspective in plays that challenge patriarchal norms.

    An “I Want Song” is a number, usually placed early in a musical, where a main character expresses their deepest desire or ambition. This song sets the character’s journey in motion and gives the audience a clear emotional stake in the story. It has become one of the most recognizable and enduring conventions of musical theatre structur

    A musical that uses previously released popular songs to tell a story, such as *Mamma Mia!* or *Jersey Boys*.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher