Romeo and Juliet is one of the most popular plays ever written—and it’s not hard to see why.
The play has been adapted to film and television numerous times. In fact, there are over 100 different versions of “Romeo and Juliet” available on Netflix alone! The play has also been translated into many languages, including Russian, French, German and Spanish. When it comes to performing Romeo and Juliet on stage, professional theater companies all around the world have made this play a staple in their repertoire.
The story of Romeo and Juliet is taught in high school classrooms across the United States—and for good reason: It’s a classic love story that will always be relevant for young people who are experiencing love for the first time themselves. From teenagers to adults, Romeo and Juliet speaks to us all because it tells us about how important love is in our lives—and how difficult it can be when we lose someone we love so dearly.
It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old; if you’re male or female; if you’re gay or straight—everyone can relate to this timeless tale about two star-crossed lovers whose lives were cut short by.
