& Juliet at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

It’s time for a very interesting rendition of the greatest love story ever told! & Juliet brings a whole new take on the tragic Romeo and Juliet epic and it’s giving coming of age and a fiery independent woman vibes! This brand new musical features a brilliant storyline from Emmy Award-winning writer David West Read and a sensational score by Grammy winning pop powerhouse Max Martin and a few friends! It’s every pop lover’s ultimate dream as mash ups from your Billboard Hot 100 charting faves are sung by Juliet and friends on this fantastic journey through womanhood! Get set for this thrilling showcase as it takes over the Orpheu, Theatre Minneapolis this spring as part of this massive North American trek! So hurry and don’t miss out, you’ll be bopping along for two hours and 30 minutes straight because it’s just that good! Click on the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

& Juliet Tickets

“Shakespearean jukebox musical is like a shot of pure gold” – Variety

If you’re familiar with Shakespear’s Romeo and Juliet, you’re probably told that this is the greatest love story ever. But this romantic tale ends in heartbreaking tragedy where both Romeo and Juliet die. But in &Juliet, a “what if” scenario is given a whole new perspective. What if Juliet didn’t end her life at the end? What kind of live could she have lived? And would she find love again? Well, if you’re wondering on this mystery, here’s a thrilling take on what could have been! &Juliet finds new love after Romeo. Viewers also better watch out because this tale comes with a massive plot twist! So come on and join in on the fun and the pop extravaganza! See the groundbreaking tale featuring all your favorite characters from Juliet, Romeo, Shakespear, and his wife Anne. Viewers can also expect some new titular characters that sparks the flame in Juliet’s heart. Will this love story remain the greatest one ever told? Find out by catching & Juliet at the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis!

This “Larger Than Life” musical is a riveting coming of age jukebox epic that features amazing pop hits from Grammy winning composer Max Martin. Audiences will receive a plethora of magnificent pop staples, including Britney Spear’s “One More Time,” Backstreet Boy’s “Larger Than Life,” Jessie J’s “Domino,” Demi Lovato’s “Confident,” Katy Perry’s “ I Kissed a Girl,” and tons more. The musical will serve mashup after mashup during pivotal moments and it’s a guaranteed guilty pleasure for all pop fanatics!

Opening on London’s West End in 2019, this British produced musical made its way to Broadway in 2022. The wonderful storyline was written by Emmy winning writer David West Read, most popular for his work with television series, Schitt’s Creek. The music is mostly Max Martin masterpiece with some contributions from other composer and collaborators. The musical is brought to life with amazing work by esteemed theater director Luke Sheppard and two-time Tony nominated choreographer Jennifer Weber. &Juliet serves staggering visuals and sound thanks to monumental stagecraft done by superb designers and supervisors like Bill Sherman on musical supervision, Soutra Gilmour on set design, Paloma Young on costume, Howard Hudson on lighting, and Tony Award winner Gareth Owen on sound. 

This extremely high-energy musical has garnered tons of amazing accolades from various parts of the world including London and New York. In 2022, the musical brought home three Laurence Olivier Awards out of nine nominations, a Black British Theatre Award, and a Moustrap Award. Over in New York, &Juliet pulled in nine Tony nominations, six Outer Critic Circle nominations, and two Drama Desk nominations.

“Queer joy and pop delirium. Consistently high calibre” – The Guardian

Besides awards, good words from Broadway critics and other theater authorities are just as good. &Juliet has garnered rave reviews from across the globe. Variety described, “(the) Shakespearean jukebox musical is like a shot of pure gold.” The review continued to laud the musical for having its “consistently high-calibre” performances and a standout cast. Meanwhile, the Guardian praised the musical for its “queer joy and pop delirium.” The writer also loved how the story fits perfectly with Max Martin’s phenomenal hits, “The story is a vessel for the songs. It’s a potent reminder of just how prolific, and good, Martin is at this whole pop thing. It feels a little like a karaoke party.”

Over in Australia, the AU review can’t seem to get enough of &Juliet, “It is very difficult to restrain yourself from singing along. However, the cast welcomes a bit of audience interaction, especially for the big concluding musical numbers.” Time Out also agrees with the statement, “Read does clever work in expanding details from previously unrelated lyrics into plot points, and the performers bring a lot to the turntable center stage.” 

This Shakespeare goes pop narrative is given the state-of-the-art treatment as it takes over the Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis. The venue is equipped with top calibre features from deep stage configurations to accommodate large musicals, to hi technology lights and sound for the overall stunning experience. Moreover, the Orpheum Theatre provides excellent ambiance and fantastic acoustic. A visit to the venue is truly a phenomenal experience in itself but to also witness a trailblazing musical with superb production is a moment you will never forget. Get ready for turn it up this spring as &Juliet brings you on a whimsical coming of age trip packed with superb pop hits from your favorite artists.

Hurry and don’t miss out on &Juliet! This musical is a fantastic journey through Juliet’s life after Romeo as she discovers new love interests and rekindles old flames. The showcase will serve staggering visuals, endless amount of pop hits, and tons of Shakespear references! Shakespear will also be tripping over this as he tries his best to keep the plot to his liking! So hurry and secure your access now it’s easy as clicking on the Get Tickets link! 

“Easily the best musical of the year” – Forbes