New York City Opera’s Bryant Park summer series concludes with Romeo and Juliet on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7pm. Gounod’s perennial favorite brings Shakespeare’s play to life through some of the most beautiful music in the French repertoire. Celebrated conductor Maestro Joseph Rescigno will be at the helm, accompanied by members of the City Opera Orchestra.

Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Performances are designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required – with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. For more information, visit https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/new-york-city-opera-romeo-and-juliet/2023-09-08.

For anyone unable to attend in person, free livestream broadcasts of the performances will be available nationwide via Bryant Park’s website and social media platforms.

Conductor: Joseph Rescigno
Director: Shayna Leahy
Stage Manager: Valerie Wheeler

CAST
Roméo: Victor Starsky
Juliette: Joanna Mongiardo
Mercutio: Alex Boyd
Stephano: Amy Maude Helfer
Tybalt: Drew Seigla
Nurse Gertrude: Melanie Ashkar
Friar Lawrence: Phil Cokorinos
Narrator: Billy Van Horn