Real Couples Wed on Stage After Romeo and Juliet

This summer, the Public Theater in New York is turning Shakespeare’s tragedy into a celebration of love—after every performance of Romeo and Juliet, real couples tie the knot onstage, officiated by actor Francis Jue. Inspired by the play’s border-town setting, director Saheem Ali turns Shakespeare’s doomed romance into a hopeful ritual, marrying 32 couples across the season. For couples like Oscar and Janelly from Texas, it’s an unforgettable, theatrical vow—blending art, activism, and romance into a powerful statement about unity and the future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0124ce7832119b7