R&J and Joni
R&J and Joni
A NEW MUSICAL
Text and Music by William Shakespeare and Joni Mitchell
Co-Created by Joey Herbison, Julia Nish-Lapidus, Cara Pantalone, and James Wallis
Performed at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre
July 16 to August 8
Directed by Julia Nish-Lapidus
Music Direction by Joey Herbison
Movement Direction by Breanne Tice
This world-premiere adaptation of Romeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare’s words together with the timeless music of Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in a fully staged musical.
Audiences will experience a new way of seeing and hearing one of the most famous plays in the English language, with a unique musical perspective.
Performed by some of Canada’s top actor-musicians, you don’t want to miss this world-premiere.
Cast announcement coming in the new year!
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Be sure to check-out the rest of our season!
Macbeth at the Tower: A walk-about production at the historic Maitland Tower
The Spotlight Series: Three guest productions at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre