Romeo & Juliet // Beauty & The Beast

Two iconic love stories—Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET and the timeless BEAUTY & THE BEAST—told side-by-side in modern adaptations.

Visionary Brooklyn-based director/designer JOSEPH WILLIAMS brings together a singular ensemble led by ANN ELIZABETH MEKALA (Juliet//Belle) and NICK FURLONG (Romeo//Beast), each actor performing both roles in alternating shows.

In a world shaped by hatred and fear, two unlikely lovers, bound by circumstance, discover a powerful connection. Together, they defy the forces keeping them apart, risking everything for a love that could change them—forever.

Whether you’re drawn to the fiery passion of Romeo & Juliet or the redemptive transformation of Beauty & the Beast, this event will leave you captivated and inspired.

Two plays. One journey.
Content Warning: Adult themes, violence, sexual content, and suicide.
Recommended for ages 13+.
CAST
GREG BERMAN (Tybalt//Paris), JOE CHARLEY (Mercutio//Lumière), ARIEL DONAHUE (Capulet//Theière), NICK FURLONG (Romeo//Beast), MALCOLM LEE (Lawrence//Maurice), ANN ELIZABETH MEKALA (Juliet//Belle), ZACK NELSON (Benvolio//Valère)

Performance Length:
Romeo & Juliet runs 90 minutes
Beauty & The Beast runs 75 minutes

45 minutes intermission between the shows

Details:
📅 February 6th–16th, 2025
📍 The Southern Theater, Minneapolis

1420 S. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454

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