The &Juliet" ensemble slowly coming out on stage before the show fully began. (Photos by Ben Glanzer © Life with Glanzer Photograph)
For the third show of the 2026-2027 Broadway season, the Washington Pavilion brought us “& Juliet,” a story about what could’ve happened if Juliet woke up, saw Romeo dead, and decided to move on instead of ending her life as well. The premise seemed simple enough, but I had no idea what this musical was really about. The journey it took me on was both hilarious and tragic, with plenty of unexpected turns along the way.
I knew the basic premise was that Juliet survives and continues her journey without Romeo. What I didn’t know was that the bigger story actually revolves around Shakespeare and his wife, Anne, who serve as the narrators while writing this new version of the play in real time. That little twist completely changed how I viewed the production, and the banter between these two absolutely made the show.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chances to see “& Juliet” continue through the weekend, with performances tonight at 7:30 p.m.; at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14; and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15.
