Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis:
Lauded by The New York Times for "locating the most challenging works in the canon and knocking them off as if with a slingshot," The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents its rendition of Romeo and Juliet - the most famous romantic tragedy of all times - as an urban musical set in contemporary Harlem to a score filled with hip-hop, soul, R&B and rap. While this staging is infused with the immediacy of hip-hop and the violence of contemporary racial tensions, Shakespeare's poetry is kept intact, adding an additional layer to the culture clash that tears these young lovers...

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