{
  "id": 7566363,
  "title": "Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Live Orchestra Screenings Are Going Global: Dates Added in U.S., U.K. & Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/baz-luhrmanns-romeo-juliet-live-orchestra-screenings-are-going-global",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/baz-luhrmann-romeo-juliet-live-screenings-us-uk-europe-dates-1236340093/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baz Luhrmann's renowned cinematic adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet will celebrate its 30th anniversary with live orchestra screenings across the globe. Beginning in January 2025, the film will be screened alongside a live orchestra in various locations including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.\n\nThe live orchestra production, titled \"Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert,\" is a collaboration between producer GEA Live, Disney Concerts, and Baz Luhrmann. It features a hybrid ensemble performing the film's score and music in sync with the original movie, presenting a unique experience that honors the legacy of the beloved Shakespearean tale while offering audiences a new reason to fall in love with the story.\n\nLuhrmann, a twice nominated Academy Award winner, expressed his excitement about the project, stating that it brings together the enduring magic of Shakespeare and cinema in a fresh new way. The live orchestra experience is set to premiere at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on September 29 before embarking on a tour that will take it to over 40 theaters across the United States, Australia, and Europe in the months to come.",
  "summary": "\"One of the greatest surprises over the past three decades has been watching Romeo + Juliet find new audiences again and again,\" Baz Luhrmann says.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}