& Juliet - Musical Tickets
Des Moines Civic Center | Des Moines, Iowa
The central female lead of William Shakespeare's old classic decides her own fate in the upcoming reimagined play, & Juliet! For a limited period in Iowa, the play from West End will be touring in Des Moines and hosted in Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday 8th May 2025.
Flipping the script on one of Shakespeare's top creations, the musical hands our female lead a fresh beginning as she finds new meaning and travels to Paris, France after she chooses to not commit suicide. Showing with a modern collection of today's numbers and influenced by the themes of feminism and empowerment that are relevant today, the modern play breathes new life not just toward the classic plot but also the cast of women as individuals.
Don’t wait for tickets to run out; & Juliet will be available in May at Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines. Secure your seats to one of the smashing plays on the market to be witnessed on the live stage in this decade!
Set side by side with the original known story of Shakespeare's creation which was shown on stage approximately forty decades ago, fans have noted the many changes that were implemented to ‘& Juliet’, a significantly more modern musical based on the same lead character. Shakespeare’s original story centers around the tragedy that occurs because of rash decision-making and the insatiable passion of two lovers, which results in the poisoning of both Romeo and Juliet. On the other hand, ‘& Juliet’ looks beyond the said tragic events and instead chooses a more positive outlook by focusing on the boundless possibilities of life, even after such traumatic experiences.
This messaging is evident in the new productionl’s cast of characters, Juliet, and her gang of friends, who make a trip to Paris to find their identities not just as individuals, but as remarkable women. ‘& Juliet’ is a good feminist view through the eyes of Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, who takes command of her husband’s account and alters the ending of his beloved classic. She gives both old characters from the original story a chance to shine, while introducing new and equally capable women to the story. Going off-script from Romeo & Juliet, the production is able to incorporate popular culture, specifically songs from recent years, that depict the growing awareness and self-discovery of each of the women throughout the show. Even the clothing worn by the production’s leading characters give a nod to Romeo & Juliet, while emphasizing the contrast between the new production and the previous classic by contrasting Elizabethan fashion and iconography with today’s fashion styles. Each aspect of the show was carefully thought-out to promote empowerment and "being able to write your own story".
This May’s limited season of ‘& Juliet’ sees it come to Iowa, where Des Moines's Des Moines Civic Center is proud to feature this up-and-coming jukebox musical on Thursday 8th May 2025. Known in the entire Iowa area by locals as the favorite venue for staged show's, Des Moines Civic Center is a large theater with a huge seating capacity while showing off the most smashing architecture both inside and outside the venue.
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