Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Edited, Adapted and Directed by Casey S. Hibbert

A reimagined Shakespearean classic!

Newly Renovated Woodburn Theatre, 2nd Floor Woodburn Hall

April 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7 pm | April 11, 18 at 2 pm

Moderate Adult Themes

This story of Romeo and Juliet is not simply a tale of young love; it is a profound exploration of defiant passion in the face of oppressive forces; familial hatred, societal prohibitions, and the inexorable pull of fate. In our adaptation, set amid the glittering yet violent world of Prohibition in Chicago, the lovers’ exquisite, boundary-shattering romance becomes a rebellion against every restriction imposed upon them. Yet the play reveals a darker truth: unchecked passion and vengeance are intertwined forces that consume individuals and perpetuate cycles of destruction. History repeats itself through inherited grudges and impulsive acts, until only the ultimate sacrifice, love’s tragic end, can break the chain and force reconciliation. What endures is the haunting question: can unchecked passion truly conquer all, or does it inevitably lead to ruin? This show will feature live jazz music!