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This week, we get classical, as we cover the greatest love story ever told, Romeo and Juliet, and the iconic 90s adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. From the designer costumers, to the killer soundtrack, as well as the Mercutio of it all, we get into what makes this one of the all time great! **Trigger warning** discussion of suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud. This play, set in an extraordinary world, has become the quintessential story of young love. This new full-cast recording - based on the most respected edition of Shakespeare's classic - expertly produced by the Folger Theatre, is perfect for students, teachers, and the everyday listener.

In the world's most celebrated and lyrical love story, the sublime devotion of two young lovers transcends their earthly fate. The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo (a Montague) and Juliet (a Capulet) fall in love, they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune. Despite the passion and innocence of their love, they fall victim to the enmity between their families, and their story ends in tragedy.

Tiffany, Stone, and Rosie head to Oregon to enjoy a Shakespeare festival—this year’s rendering of Romeo and Juliet is meant to be amazing, with Romeo being played by popular soap-opera star, Dane Arrowpoint. But when Romeo/Dane is killed and the actress playing Juliet is blamed for his death, the trio find themselves trying to uncover the truth. Unfortunately, their investigation hits too close to home, and Tiff and Rosie realize they might be in grave danger—can they uncover the murderer in time, or will the killer successfully get away with their crimes? Praise for A.R. Winters: "...

Here is the full-cast production of Shakespeare's classic love story, fully dramatized from the complete text, and starring Michael Sheen as Romeo and Kate Beckinsale as Juliet.

Librivox recording of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare.Read by Becky Crackel.Source: https://archive.org/details/romeo_and_juliet_librivox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tragic story of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds. Romeo, from the Montague family, and Juliet, of the Capulet clan, fall deeply in love at first sight. Fearful of punishment from their respective factions, the two teens keep their love hidden from everyone. However, when their commitment to each other is exposed, it adds more fuel to the heated family feud between the Capulets and Montagues and puts their love and their lives at risk.

Arguably the greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet continues to touch modern audiences with its passionate depiction of the tragic romance between two young lovers. With a bitter feud between their respective families, Romeo and Juliet’s love is troubled from the start, and through their relationship, Shakespeare shows the fine line between love, hatred, comedy and tragedy.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Romeo and Juliet had a profound influence on subsequent literature. Before then, romance had not even been viewed as a worthy topic for tragedy.

In this BBC full-cast production of Romeo and Juliet, the two star-crossed lovers fight for each other until their dying breath. Can their two feuding families reconcile? With the intimacy of radio, the full beauty and meaning of some of the most lyrical lines ever written can be truly heard: tenderness and passion, betrayal and bigotry are brilliantly evoked as the tale comes to its tragic conclusion. Douglas Henshall stars as Romeo, with Sophie Dahl as Juliet and Susannah York as Lady Capulet in Shakespeare's passionate story of doomed love.

Have you ever wondered what Gregory and Sampson's conversation would sound like in modern language? What about Romeo and Juliet's balcony scene or Mercutio's 'Queen Mab" speech? For the first time the tale of two star crossed lovers in available in modern text and story form. Easy to follow storyline, humorously accurate text and in depth narration written by Shakespearean actors. Use as a study guide or just to enjoy in a new way. Great for young adults and experienced readers.

In "Romeo and Juliet Reimagined," the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s most famous lovers is transported into a contemporary setting, blending classic themes with modern sensibilities. Set against the backdrop of a high school in Verona, this novel reimagines the star-crossed lovers as Juliet Capulet, a new freshman grappling with the pressures of family expectations, and Romeo Montague, a senior burdened by the legacy of a longstanding family feud. As Juliet navigates the complexities of her freshman year, she encounters Romeo, a young man who challenges the boundaries set by their feuding...

Shakespeare's timeless tale of tragic romance. When Romeo and Juliet meet, it's love at first sight. But their families, the Montagues and Capulets, are locked in a deadly age-old feud, and the teens' feelings could lead to disaster. Can the two find a way to be together without risking their love, and their lives?

It's a story you think you know: the age-old tale of "star-cross'd lovers"; two families at war; a romance, so pure and absolute, fated for a tragic end. It's a story so thoroughly embedded in our culture, and so frequently retold. Yet, nothing captures the spark, the possibility, and the surprise of Shakespeare's work quite like this....

Embark on a journey through iconic drama with "Classic Full-Length Drama Books." This podcast presents full narrations of celebrated dramatic novels, bringing literary treasures to your ears. Perfect for classic literature lovers, these tales of conflict, love, and triumph will captivate and inspire.

The most iconic love story of all time, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is an epic-scale tragedy of desire and revenge. Despite the bitter rivalry that exists between their families, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet have fallen madly in love. But when the long-running rivalry boils over into murder, the young couple must embark on a dangerous and deadly mission to preserve their love at any cost. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Calista Flockhart as Juliet.

“A great teacher,” Jeremy Paxman on BBC’s Newsnight. “Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of ‘Northern Lights’. “Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job,” The Independent. Are you struggling to understand Shakespeare’s classic play ‘Romeo and Juliet’? Are you a teacher who needs a really good study guide which will enable students to understand the play’s complex language and cover all the key areas required to get a good grade in an examination or coursework? This study guide may be...

This highly acclaimed series makes Shakespeare very accessible and is found in all 50 U.S. states, all Canadian provinces, and 45 countries. The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare series is an ideal alternative for those who lack the time to tackle the unabridged versions of the world's most widely read playwright. Professor Cass Foster has judiciously condensed (without modernizing) the Bard's richly poetic language. He has skillfully retained the integrity of the text, allowing students to experience the thrill of the stories as well as the captivating imagery in the prose and verse. In addition, ...

Leo Tolstoy's classic story of doomed love is one of the most admired novels in world literature. Generations of readers have been enthralled by his magnificent heroine, the unhappily married Anna Karenina, and her tragic affair with dashing Count Vronsky.

We are SO EXCITED, listeners!!!!!!!!Today's guest is Timothy Scott Bogart, writer/director of the gorgeous new movie musical Juliet and Romeo, dropping Friday May 9 at a theatre near you!!! Incredible cast - Derek Jacobi (drool!!), Jason Isaacs (double drool!!), Rebel Wilson, Rupert Everett... and a whole new bunch of faces that are going to EXPLODE when this baby opens!!!!!We discuss the adaptation, the concept, the fantastic pop music written by Tim's brother Evan Bogart (who has written hit songs for people like Beyoncé, no big deal...), the incredible set, costumes, and all around design...