William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet returns to the Hilberry Theatre for the first time since 2006. The production runs Oct. 24-Dec.13, 2014, with additional student matinees scheduled throughout early 2015. 

Director Blair Anderson and the production team offer a fresh, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s well-known tale of Verona’s star-crossed lovers. Anderson emphasizes young love as a theme, with a specific focus on Juliet’s interpretation of the events. Tonae Mitsuhasi, a second-year student in the Hilberry program, creates an immersive scenic design resembling a large art installation that fills the entire theatre.

Anderson returns to directing on the Hilberry stage following last season’s successful shows Moon Over Buffalo, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde and Big Love. He is a long-time Wayne State faculty member whose directing highlights include Hamlet, Great Expectations, Scapin, The Tempest, Translations, Brighton Beach Memoirs and A Winter's Tale.

Tickets range from $10 to $31 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 313-577-2972, online at wsushows.com, or in person at 4743 Cass Avenue.