Romeo & Bernadette
Productions
Theater 555 (Off-Broadway, NYC)
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Paper Mill Playhouse (NJ)
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Skokie Theater (Chicago)
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Greenway Theater (Manila, Philippines)
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Naru Arena Performance Hall (Seoul, Korea)
Theater 555 (Off-Broadway, NYC) ● Paper Mill Playhouse (NJ) ● Skokie Theater (Chicago) ● Greenway Theater (Manila, Philippines) ● Naru Arena Performance Hall (Seoul, Korea)
A musical tale of Verona and Brooklyn. Romeo returns and finds himself in another feud - this time, warring mob families.
Book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman With music of Classic Italian Melodies
New York Times Critic’s Choice
Nominations
Off Broadway Alliance
Best Musical
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Book - Mark Saltzman
Outstanding Lyrics - Mark Saltzman
Best Book - Mark Saltzman
Outer Critics Circle Award
Best Supporting Actress – Judy McLane
"Romeo & Bernadette is a sweet, spoofy romp of a musical comedy. It feels fond, familiar, escapist: theater as merry comfort food. The appeal of that—especially in this time of relentlessly dire headlines—is not to be underestimated."
— The New York Times
More Reviews
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"A new take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet so clever and well performed that you can say it's been worth waiting centuries for.”
— Rob Lester, EDGE Media Network
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"Riotously funny! The company is full of terrific voices."
— Michael Dale, Broadway World
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"This musical spoof has some very funny dialogue and song lyrics delivered by an uber talented cast. It’s pure entertainment and receives an “A+” from us."
— Sandi Durell, Theater Pizzazz
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"To describe Saltzman's show as something that simply 'works' is a complete understatement. It's quite exciting to see a piece of theater fully take charge of itself, and Romeo & Bernadette is truly a model citizen of Off-Broadway productions. Say "fuhgeddaboudit!" to any show you were thinking about seeing this week and allow Romeo & Bernadette to sing, dance and perhaps even throw some Italian charm into your life instead."
— Kristen Morale, Broadway World
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" 'It's Bedduh Than Evah!' Riotously clever and over-the-top funny, Romeo & Bernadette is sharp-witted and fun-loving, while affirming the importance of love and harmony to avert tragedy."
— Deb Miller, DC Theater Arts
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" 'A Fun Romantic Night At Theatre With Laughs Galore!' This bada bing bada boom tale is like Moonstruck mixed with The Sopranos and is laugh out loud funny thanks to Mark Saltzman’s book and lyrics and clever use of songs adapted from classic Italian melodies arranged with panache by Steve Orich. Director Justin Ross Cohen makes over the top Italian stereotypes lovable thanks to his fresh and uber talented stellar cast.”
— Times Square Chronicles