Romeo and Juliet

September 25 – October 11, 2026

Hubbard Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rob Melrose
Timeless Love, Eternal Risk

Set in timeless Verona, two star-crossed souls defy the forces that seek to keep them apart. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy shows how each generation reinvents what it means to love and risk everything for it. Discover why this tale continues to inspire artists, dreamers, and lovers.

The run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

In Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers, audiences can expect depictions of violence and suicide.

Romeo and Juliet Transcends Genre

Although Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was written as a melodramatic tragedy, the foundations of his 16th century play are still being used 500 years later, across all genres. I have
by
Solène Partouche

The Tragicommedia of Romeo and Juliet

“Comedy” might not be the first word that comes to mind when describing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
by
Anna Parker
Special Performances
Captioned Performance

Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O

Audio Described Performance
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org.
Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performances
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.

Associate Producers

David Peavy and Stephen McCauley
Mark and Judy Cook