SINGAPORE, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The smash hit musical that has taken over Broadway, & JULIET is coming to Singapore for a strictly limited season from 21 September to 8 October 2023 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. & JULIET will be making its premiere and only Asian stop in Singapore.
With a book by Emmy® Award-winning Schitt's Creek writer David West Read and music from legendary five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, & JULIET sees Shakespeare's most famous love story remixed with some of the most iconic pop songs of the last three decades in an uplifting story of self-discovery, empowerment and love.
& JULIET flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen if Juliet had not ended it all for Romeo and got a second chance at life and love – on her terms.
Juliet's new story bursts to life through an addictive playlist of pop anthems by legendary scribe Max Martin and friends, including Since U Been Gone, Roar, Baby One More Time, Larger Than Life, That's The Way It Is, Can't Stop the Feeling, plus a new song written especially for the show by Martin.
& JULIET's Australian Producer, who is also producing the Singapore season, Michael Cassel said, "We have seen, time and time again, that audiences in Singapore love a good night out and & JULIET promises to do that. This remarkable production, takes decades of Max Martin's extraordinary hits and wraps them around a hot new take on the greatest love story ever told – creating the biggest party in the city and we can't wait to party in Singapore."
Striving to make Singapore the Broadway of Asia, live entertainment company Base Entertainment Asia has always had their finger on the pulse of what audiences want to watch, and successfully secured and presented many Asia Premieres of renowned international productions. Chief Executive Officer of Base Entertainment Asia Chantal Prudhomme said that Singaporeans should not miss the opportunity to watch the musical in Singapore, before it gets even bigger.
"Singaporeans are not going to have to wait years on before they get to watch this unrivalled production that is ruling Broadway and West End. It's a story so relevant today, told with such wit and humour, everyone is going to be able connect with it in their own way. And with Max Martin's iconic songs, not just musical theatre fans but anyone can have a fun and unforgettable time at the theatre with & JULIET," Prudhomme said.
& JULIET is produced by Michael Cassel Group in association with MTM/Leyline and is presented in Singapore by Base Entertainment Asia under the direction of Chantal Prudhomme. The show is produced on Broadway and internationally by Max Martin, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Jenny Petersson, Martin Dodd.
Starting from SGD 68, tickets can be purchased at Marina Bay Sands Ticketing, SISTIC or Trip.com. Maybank cardmembers can enjoy 15% discount.
