The creation of the "Romeo & Julia" musical by Rosenstolz musicians is completed and makes its way to Festspielhaus Baden-Baden for performances.
News Article: "Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything" Musical Tour Announced
In a memorable event held in Cologne, Stage Entertainment has announced the tour for the highly-anticipated musical "Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything." The production, a new version of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, is a collaboration between Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer.
First premiered at the Theater des Westens in Berlin in March 2023, the musical has already captivated over 400,000 audience members, according to Stage Entertainment. The creators claim to tell the world's most famous love story between two feuding families in a way that has 'never been told before.'
The musical features a unique blend of pop songs and arias, integrating the Rosenstolz hit "Liebe ist alles" (Love is Everything) and the highlight "Wie weit ist vorbei." Peter Plate, a member of the successful German pop duo Rosenstolz, has played a significant role in the musical's creation.
Following a memorial for Anna R, a member of Rosenstolz who passed away unexpectedly in her apartment in March, 'Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything' was re-added to the program at the Theater des Westens. Fans gathered at a performance to remember Anna R, adding a poignant touch to the musical's narrative.
The tour for 'Romeo & Juliet' will start in August 2026 in Cologne. After that, the musical will be performed in Düsseldorf, Munich, Zürich, Duisburg, Baden-Baden, Bremen, and Vienna in 2027, with Frankfurt dates still planned. The performance in Baden-Baden will take place from January 12 to 16, 2027, according to the venue's announcement.
In addition to the German cities, the musical production will visit Düsseldorf, Munich, Duisburg, Bremen, Vienna (Austria), and Zürich (Switzerland). The creators have not yet provided information about ticket sales or pricing for the tour.
'Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything' is one of the musicals that Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer have collaborated on. Their adaptation of 'Ku'damm 56' has also garnered critical acclaim. With 'Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything,' they promise to bring a fresh perspective to a timeless tale, making it a must-see for musical and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike.
