Orlando Shakes latest production "Romeo and Juliet" opens at Lowndes Shakespeare Center in a bold, visually striking production
- Alastair Mac
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
Romeo and Juliet asks timeless questions about love, conflict, and choice — and why they still matter today.
In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their way, they’re determined to find a happily ever after together. Will their love succeed, despite the odds? Shakespeare’s timeless classic comes to the Margeson stage.
Romeo and Juliet comes to Orlando Shakes on select dates from January 14 - February 8, 2026
In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their way, they’re determined to find a happily ever after together. Will their love succeed, despite the odds?
Content Advisory: Sexual implications and innuendos, sword fighting, blood, talk of, threatening of, and the act of suicide, and the implication of domestic violence.
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Introducing the full cast of Romeo and Juliet at Orlando Shakes. Experience the story that has endured for centuries — opening January 14.
Reserve your seats on online https://www.orlandoshakes.org/show/romeo-and-juliet/, or by phone 407-447-1700.
Special Performances
PAY WHAT YOU WILL PREVIEW
Wednesday, January 14 @ 7:30 PM
This performance is “pay what you will!” Orlando Shakes thank you for any amount you wish to give for your tickets to these specific performances.
PAY WHAT YOU WILL PREVIEW
Thursday, January 15 @ 7:30 PM
This performance is “pay what you will!” Orlando Shakes thank you for any amount you wish to give for your tickets to these specific performances.
MASSEY SERVICES OPENING NIGHT
Friday, January 16 @ 7:30 PM
Plan on arriving early to Orlando Shakes for the popular Massey Services Opening Night Party. The party starts at 6 pm with dinner options, drinks, live entertainment, and a pre-show talk with the creative artists at 6:30 pm.
ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:30 PM
At this performance, The theater will have a designated section of the audience that provides patrons with a clear view of the ASL interpreters and the stage so as to not miss a moment.
To book, look for the section designated by the ASL Logo, or send an email to accessibility@orlandoshakes.org to request assistance with purchasing your seats.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
Sunday, February 1st @ 2 PM
Using a headset connected to a receiver, patrons can listen throughout the performance as trained audio describers provide live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a performance. Audio describers start pre-show notes approximately 15 minutes before the performance begins.
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