R&J and Joni
A NEW MUSICAL
Text and Music by William Shakespeare and Joni Mitchell
Co-Created by Joey Herbison, Julia Nish-Lapidus, Cara Pantalone, and James Wallis
Performed at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre
July 16 to August 8
Directed by Julia Nish-Lapidus
Music Direction by Joey Herbison
Movement Direction by Breanne Tice
This world-premiere adaptation of Romeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare’s words together with the timeless music of Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in a fully staged musical. Audiences will experience a new way of seeing and hearing one of the most famous plays in the English language, with a unique musical perspective. Don’t miss this world premiere!