Orlando Bloom's Romeo & Condola Rashad's Juliet Lack Chemistry On Broadway

Two actors, both alike in dignity,
On fair Broadway where we lay our scene.

Meanwhile, comedy has smothered the tragedy as USA Today's critic states even Mercutio's death is executed with humour. The sexual innuendos, usually carried off with a strategically placed metaphor by Shakespeare, are overdone. This includes a humping pile of men, Romeo's chums naturally; a good deal of thrusting; and implications of a flaccid penis via use of a deflated balloon.

This is not the only adaptation of Romeo and Juliet coming out in the next few weeks. The latest film adaptation of the famous play, starring Hailee Steinfield and Douglas Booth, is due to be released in the UK and US on 11 October. Contrary to the Broadway adaptation currently showing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the upcoming film keeps the setting firmly in the 16th century.

Watch the movie trailer for Romeo and Juliet:

See Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad in Romeo and Juliet at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York, until 12 January.

The two actors 'in costume' at the Romeo and Juliet photocall.