When Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, a hyper-stylized and modern take on William Shakespeare’s tragic play about star-crossed ...

Often dubbed a masterpiece by Baz Luhrmann, the 1996 Romeo + Juliet is the modern tale of two rival business families, the Capulets and Montagues, who are locked in a feud that spills over into ...

There was abit of tension between Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in 'Romeo + Juliet.' But for Danes, she once joked that filming a shirtless scene with her co-star was one way to break the ice.

Director Bill Barclay brings his sixth BSO world premiere to the Koussevitzky Music Shed, blending orchestra and actors in a ...

Simple: the age gap between her and Leonardo DiCaprio, aka Romeo, just didn’t vibe. At the time, Portman was 13, fresh off Léon: The Professional and Heat. Perfect for Juliet, right?

Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in 1996’s “Romeo + Juliet.” The story’s sexual content — highlighted in the film — goes against new Florida education standards, according to reports.

So yeah, Romeo + Juliet gave us angel wings, choirboys with pistols, and a killer soundtrack, but we have Leonardo DiCaprio to thank for keeping it from turning into a full-blown roller derby.

Two hours, with one intermission. At the Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 West 50th Street. Through February 16. Over on 43rd Street, the Broadway musical comedy “& Juliet” has been running ...

Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in Romeo Juliet (Image: FOX) Before long, Luhrmann (who recently helmed the Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis), began looking for another actress to take Portman's place.

Romeo + Juliet, 1996 Image Credit: Merrick Morton/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock Directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes & John Leguizamo.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, And John Leguizamo Are Great In Their Respective Roles. While watching Romeo + Juliet for the first time in a very long time, I quickly remembered why Leonardo ...