Romeo and Juliet

noun

1. a tragedy (produced between 1591 and 1596) by Shakespeare.

Romeo and Juliet

1. A tragedy by William Shakespeare about two “star-crossed lovers” (see also star-crossed lovers) whose passionate love for each other ends in death because of the senseless feud between their families. The line “Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” is well known.

Figuratively, a “Romeo” is an amorous young man.

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It is one of the world's greatest love stories - and Romeo and Juliet is set to get a Welsh twist, with the language heard at the Globe theatre for the first time.

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Set to a score by Matty Mattsson, the work offers an alternative take on “Romeo and Juliet,” exploring an affair between Lady Capulet and Tybalt.

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Parting may have been sweet sorrow for young lovers Romeo and Juliet, but when Shakespeare's famous line is uttered by traitor Alan Carr, it's more like murderous Macbeth.

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At 43, Copeland returned to the stage after a five-year hiatus, performing excerpts from “Romeo and Juliet,” “Wrecka Stow” and “Sinatra Suite,” alongside partners Calvin Royal III and Herman Cornejo.

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"The film is like Romeo and Juliet, with a happy ending," said Kelly Fernandez, a tourist from Spain who had wanted to see a Bollywood movie.

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