Arthur Laurents to Join ROMEO AND JULET Talkback, 2/23

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Arthur Laurents is set to participate in a talkback after the February 23rd performance of ROMEO AND JULET. The show, directed by Penny Metropulos, will open at the Baruch Performing Arts Center on February 19th and play through the 27th.

Laurents' most recent work on Broadway is the still-running revivial of WEST SIDE STORY, which won a Grammy for Best Show Album. Laurents is also known for his work on GYPSY, LA CAGE aux FOLLES and DO I HEAR A WALTZ?

Shakespeare's iconic romantic tragedy of innocent young lovers falling victim to family hatred and cruel destiny... swords clash, everlasting love is promised and a treacherous sleeping potion is swallowed in the greatest love story of all time. Young love has never been so delightful or as dangerous as in this stirring new production.

Evoking the lyricism of Shakespeare's sonnets, Romeo and Juliet exquisitely embodies the brief joy of youthful passion and ecstasy. Timeless and deeply moving, they love each other passionately as only teenagers can while their families' mutual disdain and prejudice lead to revenge and an irreversible fate. Directed by Penny Metropulos from Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

The Baruch Performing Arts Center is located at E. 25th St. (bet. 3rd and Lex Aves.), NYC.

For tickets call (646) 312-4085 or click here.

Visit www.guthrietheater.org for more information.