Romeo and Juliet

Tragedy - Revival

Winter Garden Theatre

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  • Opening Date: October 24, 1956
  • Closing Date: January 12, 1957
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 29

Playwright: William Shakespeare

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    • Inside the Playbill - Romeo and Juliet
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Synopsis

Teenagers Romeo and Juliet fall for each other despite their warring families in Verona. Their passionate romance leads to tragedy in William Shakespeare's tale of forbidden love.

 

Opening Night Cast

Ronald Allen Benvolio
Claire Bloom in Romeo and Juliet Claire Bloom Juliet
Peter Bowles Abraham
Jeremy Brett Paris
Graeme Campbell Ensemble
Wynne Clark Nurse to Juliet
Juliet Cooke Ensemble
Margaret Courtenay Lady Capulet
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Opening Night Production Credits

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Playwright
  Robert Helpmann Director
  Loudon Sainthill Scenic Design
  Loudon Sainthill Costume Design
  Alfred Francis Administrative Director
  Douglas Morris Tour Manager
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Inside the Playbill (15)

  • Inside the Playbill - Romeo and Juliet
  • Inside the Playbill - Romeo and Juliet
  • Inside the Playbill - Romeo and Juliet
  • Inside the Playbill - Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet - January 1957
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1956 - 1957

 
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