A revival of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is preparing for a first preview next month on August 24 with an official opening on September 29 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on W. 46th Street in New York. The box office opened yesterday, July 22, along with the announcement of their Student Ticket Program.
This is a great opportunity for people who are currently students to see a Broadway show for a very fine price along with good accessibility to tickets.
Here’s how it works:
- The Student Ticket Program will provide 100 seats per show for the price of $20 for students and educators.
- Rather than having a lottery or rush program, these tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the box office with valid ID.
- Additionally, students can be verified in advance to order tickets online, exclusively through TIX4STUDENTS.COM.
- There is a limit of two tickets per order either on that website or the box office. Be aware that the price does not include facility fee.
This is the first time in years that Romeo and Juliet has played on Broadway. This production will features international film star Orlando Bloom and two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad in the title roles as the star-crossed lovers. The cast will also include former American Idol finalist Justin Guarini as Paris, Tony Award winner Brent Carver as Friar Laurence, two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell as the Nurse, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper as Lord Capulet, Christian Camargo as Mercutio, Roslyn Ruff as Lady Capulet, Conrad Kemp as Benvolio, Corey Hawkins as Tybalt and Geoffrey Owens as Prince Escalus. Completing the company are Donte Bonner, Joe Carroll, Don Guillory, Sheria Irving, Maurice Jones, Eric Loscheider, Spencer Plachy, Michael Rudko, Tracy Sallows, Thomas Schall, Carolyn Michelle Smith and Nance Williamson.
David Leveaux is directing the production.