A Striking New Romeo and Juliet, Set Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Public Theater's upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet will be set along the U.S.-Mexico border, featuring leads Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández. Directed by Saheem Ali, the production aims to incorporate elements of Mexican culture, including influences from Día de Muertos. Both actors bring unique backgrounds and experiences to their roles, emphasizing the accessibility of Shakespeare's work.
- ▪Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens and Daniel Bravo Hernández will star in the Public Theater's production of Romeo and Juliet.
- ▪The production will be staged in Central Park this summer as part of Shakespeare in the Park.
- ▪The design of the production will be influenced by Mexican culture, including elements from Día de Muertos.
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MagazineA Striking New Romeo and Juliet, Set Along the U.S.-Mexico BorderBy Juan A. RamírezPhotography by Norman Jean RoyMay 20, 2026FULL SWOONRa’Mya Latiah Aikens, in Nili Lotan, and Daniel Bravo Hernández, in an Adam Lippes jacket, will play the titular lead characters in the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo and Juliet. Sittings Editor: Tonne Goodman. Menswear Editor: Michael Philouze.Photographed by Norman Jean Roy. Vogue, Summer 2026.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story“I don’t give in to the stars,” says Daniel Bravo Hernández.“Me neither,” says Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens, “but it is such a good icebreaker.”The leads of the Public Theater’s Romeo and Juliet, which will be staged in Central Park this summer for Shakespeare in the Park, aren’t…
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