Romeo & Juliet Live

Romeo & Juliet Live comes to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Friday, February 12, 2027, at 7:30 PM. It's a live cinematic concert experience built around Baz Luhrmann's 1996 version of Romeo + Juliet, and it's arriving just in time for the film's 30th anniversary.

The setup is straightforward: the movie plays on the big screen, and a 12-piece hybrid ensemble performs the soundtrack and score live in sync with the image. The music isn't just a background addition—it's the whole point. The ensemble handles the score and the soundtrack together, and the whole thing is timed to the film as it unfolds. The production adds atmospheric lighting and immersive stage work to the mix, so you're getting the movie and a live performance at the same time.

If you're coming to this for the movie, you know the one. Luhrmann's reimagining of Shakespeare stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, and it became a cultural phenomenon for its striking visuals and emotional intensity. The soundtrack is a big part of that, with songs like "Kissing You," "Lovefool," and "Talk Show Host" woven into the story. Hearing those tracks played live while the scenes run on screen is the core of the night. One detail to keep in mind: the Oregon Symphony isn't performing this one; the music is handled by the 12-piece hybrid ensemble.

It's a single-night event at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway in downtown Portland, starting at 7:30 PM on Friday, February 12.