Great Performances

Season 48 Episode 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.

Genre:

Comedy, Documentary, Drama

Seasons:

52

Episodes:

684

Actor:

Bray Poor

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1971

IMDb:

6.1