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Romeo and Bernadette 2020

Ages: 12+
Opened: January 23, 2020
Closing: February 16, 2020

Romeo and Bernadette - 2020 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

A.R.T. Mezzanine Theatre
502 W. 53rd St. New York, NY 10019

Romeo-yes, THAT Romeo-finds himself in 1960 Brooklyn, chasing a girl he believes is his beloved Juliet. But no, it's Bernadette, the beautiful, foul-mouthed daughter of a crime family in this wild spoof of Shakespeare's timeless tale.


Romeo and Bernadette - 2020 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Photo Flash: Edward Hibbert Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2020


Romeo & Bernadette welcomed Edward Hibbert to the show this weekend. He congratulated Director and Choreographer Justin Ross Cohen after the show.

ROMEO & BERNADETTE Will Transfer to Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2020


Producer Eric Krebs, has announced today that the Off-Broadway production of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen will move from the 99-seat Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres to the 199-seat Theatre 3 (formerly The Acorn) at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th and Dyer Avenues) for an open-ended engagement.

VIDEO: From Italy to Brooklyn- Watch Highlights from ROMEO & BERNADETTE!
by Nicole Rosky - February 4, 2020


Amas Musical Theatre's Off-Broadway premiere of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn is underway at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street). With book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, performances continue through February 16, 2020.

Photo Flash: Billy Porter Visits ROMEO & BERNADETTE Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 2, 2020


The cast of Romeo & Bernadette had a special guest at a recent performance! Billy Porter came to the show, sat in the front row, and greeted the cast backstage after!

Photo Flash: First Look at Anna Kostakis, Nikita Burshteyn, Judy McLane and More in ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2020


ROMEO & BERNADETTE is now in previews at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd Street (10th Avenue & 53rd Street). It will open officially on Thursday, January 23rd.

Previews for ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA AND BROOKLYN Begin Tomorrow Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2020


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) in association with Eric Krebs will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, music adapted from classic Italian melodies, and directed and choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen. Previews begin at the Mezzanine Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres 502 West 53rd Street (10th Avenue & 53rd Street) tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 14th at 7pm with an official opening on Thursday, January 23rd at 8pm. Performances will continue through February 16, 2020.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at First Day of Rehearsal Photos for ROMEO & BERNADETTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2019


Take a look at first day of rehearsal photos for ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn.  Performances begin January 14 at A.R.T./New York Theatres.

Romeo and Bernadette History

Other Productions of Romeo and Bernadette

2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2020   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Premiere
Off-Broadway
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival Production
Off-Broadway

Romeo and Bernadette - 2020 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Mark Saltzman
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Mark Saltzman
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Mark Saltzman
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy McLane

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