Romeo and Juliet, play by William Shakespeare, written about 1594–96 and first published in an unauthorized quarto in 1597. The appeal of the young hero and heroine is such that they have become, in the popular imagination, the representative of star-cr
The Church Friar Lawrence – priest who married Romeo and Juliet; gave Juliet the sleeping potion Friar John – Friar Lawrence’s assistant; tried to get the note to Romeo in Mantua Other Characters The Maskers – people at the Capulet party, they wore masks Pages – young servants; messenge...
Romeo + Juliet: Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau. Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
Romeo and Juliet fall in love but eventually die The Montagues The second important house in the play is the house of Montague. The Montagues are a powerful family with influence in Verona. Characters from the house of Montague include: To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member...
Romeo & Juliet: Directed by Carlo Carlei. With Damian Lewis, Laura Morante, Tomas Arana, Kodi Smit-McPhee. Romeo and Juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each other. It is not long, however, before a chain of fateful eve
Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor and producer who emerged in the 1990s as one of Hollywood’s leading performers, noted for his portrayals of unconventional and complex characters. Notable movies included Titanic (1997), The Departed (2006), The Wolf of
It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Romeo and Juliet belongs to a tradition of tragic romances stretching back to antiquity. The...
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The cast and crew ofRomeo and Julietshould be incredibly proud of themselves for creating such a beautiful contemporary rendering of William Shakespeare’s famous play! See for yourself! More pictures below ▼ 北京德威中学部戏剧汇演...
The fine cast and production make this adaptation of "Romeo & Juliet" a satisfying one, both as a movie and as a realization of Shakespeare's play. Most of the cast is matched up very well with their characters, and the lavish settings provide a good backdrop for the drama. ...