R&J and Joni brings Shakespeare and Joni Mitchell together on stage

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R&J and Joni runs until August 8

The world premiere of R&J and Joni, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with a Joni Mitchell twist, took place Thursday at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre.

Director Julia Nish-Lapidus talked about the goal of the play.

Nish-Lapidus also explains how Joni Mitchell’s music fits into the show.

She said the entire team worked extremely hard to put it all together.

R&J and Joni runs until August 8, with more details available here: R&J and Joni | St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival

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