Tempe Center for the Arts

Step into a neon-lit Verona where rival families rule the streets and tension is always one spark away from explosion. In this 1980s-inspired reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and Capulets clash in a world of big personalities, bigger hair, and a soundtrack pulsing with iconic hits of the decade.

When Romeo and Juliet meet, it’s love at first sight. But in a city divided by violence and pride, their connection is as dangerous as it is electric. As secret vows are exchanged and loyalties are tested, a single act of revenge sets off a chain reaction that spirals beyond anyone’s control.

Featuring a few 80s musical numbers woven into the story, this production amplifies the passion, rebellion, and heartbreak at the core of Shakespeare’s classic.