Great Performances - Season 48 - Eps 17: Romeo & Juliet
This stylized film of Shakespeare’s masterpiece from the National Theatre celebrates the theatrical imagination. In this contemporary retelling, a company of actors in a shuttered theater bring to life the tale of two young lovers who strive to transcend a world of violence and hate. Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers.
About Great Performances
Title: Great Performances
First Air Date: 1971-01-28
Last Air Date: 2026-01-01
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.818/10 (from 22 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 52
Total Episodes: 673
Network: PBS
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Drama
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Cast
Bray Poor
Narrator (voice)
