Dreams do come true! Lisa Monde has scored one of her dream roles – she will be playing Lady Capulet in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”!
ROMEO and JULIET coming Off-Broadway in a World Premiere Jewish adaptation this June 2019 at the Center for Jewish History (15 West 16th Street New York NY 10011). Adapted and directed by David Serero, who is also starring as Romeo, in this unique production. One family is Sephardic and the other one is Ashkenazi, featuring classic Ladinos and Yiddish songs as well as some others surprises…
The Cast includes: David Serero (Romeo), Ashley Brooke Miller (Juliet), Lisa Monde (Lady Capulet), David Mohr (Rabbi Laurence), Martin Bonventre (Tybalt), Patrick Clark (Mercutio), and Felix Jarrar (Piano).
David Serero is widely known for his signature of theatrical adaptations (which he adapts, directs and produces) introducing classics to a broader audience with unique adaptations, by adding what he calls his “touch of champagne”. His recent adaptations are “Cyrano de Bergerac” featuring Jazz standards, “Othello” in a Moroccan style, “The Merchant of Venice” in a Sephardi style, and many more.
Five unique performances of Romeo and Juliet: Thursday June 13th at 3pm; Sunday June 16th at 6pm – Opening Night – Followed by an After Party; Tuesday June 18th at 8pm; Thursday June 20th at 8pm; Sunday June 23rd at 6pm – Closing Night – Followed by an After Party.
Tickets are $26 and $36 (VIP tickets include gold seating and access to the After Party) can be purchased at ASFRomeoandJuliet.bpt.me or 1.800.838.3006.
