ROCKLAND — A live broadcast of Roméo et Juliette will be presented as a Metropolitan Opera Live-In-HD simulcast at the Strand Theatre on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. An encore will be screened on Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

Two singers at the height of their powers — soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim — come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s Shakespeare adaptation, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores. Bartlett Sher’s staging also features baritone Will Liverman and tenor Frederick Ballentine as the archrivals Mercutio and Tybalt, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the mischievous pageboy Stéphano, and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Frère Laurent. 

The Met’s award-winning Live in HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. Met artists serve as hosts for the Live in HD series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams.

The Strand Theatre’s 2023-24 Live In HD season is generously supported by Camden Law.                                                               

Running time is 3 hours 30 minutes, including one intermission.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for scheduled shows, as well as one hour prior to each opera showtime.

Ticket prices for the live broadcast are $30/Adults, $25/Strand Members, and $15/Students, including college students with ID.

Tickets for the encore presentation are $25/Adults, $20/Strand Members, and $5/Students.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.