Sponsored by:
Carla & Ed Slomin
A TENDER THING
By BEN POWER
Directed by ALAN PAUL
JUNE 25–JULY 20 | ST. GERMAIN STAGE
Romeo and Juliet, reimagined.
What if Romeo and Juliet did not die as teenagers, but lived on into old age? Tony Award-winner Ben Power (The Lehman Trilogy) has brilliantly taken Shakespeare’s words, rearranged and reimagined the play’s scenes, and the result is a provocative tale of lasting love and commitment. First staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Romeo and Juliet is about the deep, caring relationship that can only be forged by time.
Sponsored in part by:
Jo Ann and Bill Hajjar
Candy Buckley
as JulietCandy Buckley as Juliet
Candy Buckley will play Juliet, who you have seen on stage at Barrington in Cabaret and on Broadway in Thoroughly Modern Millie, After the Fall, Scandalous, Ring Round the Moon, Cabaret and so much more.
Derek Smith
as RomeoDerek Smith as Romeo
Derek Smith will play Romeo, and this is his BSC debut! You may have seen him on Broadway in The Green Bird ( where he received a Tony nomination!), The Governor Inspector, Timon of Athens, Jackie, Getting and Spending, Ring Around the Moon, and many years as Scar in The Lion King, and more.
A Tender Thing Deeper Look: “New Context for a Classic”
Sunday, July 7, 11am | St. Germain Stage
Join us for an exploration of the challenges and opportunities present in adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences. Cast members Derek, Candy and Allyn will break down how the source text is used in this new context and reveal fascinating hidden gems of poetry and language throughout this new take on Romeo and Juliet.
