Zombie Rock Musical 'ROMERO & JULIET' Debuts This Friday the 13th

The new production fuses George Romero's cinematic legacy with Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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ROMERO & JULIET, a new zombie rock musical, will debut this Friday the 13th. The production reimagines Shakespeare's classic story in Verona, Pennsylvania during a 1980s music festival called Deadstock. The original score channels the sound of 1980s pop artists like Madonna, Bon Jovi, and George Michael.

Why it matters

The musical blends two beloved genres - zombie horror and Shakespearean romance - to create a unique theatrical experience. As a new original work, it represents an innovative take on classic stories and has the potential to attract a wide audience of musical theater and horror fans.

The details

Written by Scott Logsdon and Aaron Gandy, ROMERO & JULIET was previously presented in sold-out concerts in New York and Latrobe. The production features zombie makeup effects designed by Christopher Patrick, with a creative team that includes scenic designer Tony Ferrieri, lighting designer Andrew David Ostrowski, costume designer Kimberly Brown, and sound designer Bob Bollman. Musical direction will be provided by Ben Brosche and his five-piece rock band.

  • ROMERO & JULIET will debut this Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The musical had its initial concert premiere in Latrobe earlier in 2025.
  • A sold-out concert version was presented at The Cutting Room in New York in November 2025.

The players

Scott Logsdon

The writer of ROMERO & JULIET, with Broadway credits that include performing with the national company of LES MISÉRABLES and writing STICKS & STONES with John McDaniel.

Aaron Gandy

The composer of ROMERO & JULIET, with credits that include THE CRINOLYNNS, A CRINOLYNNS CHRISTMAS, and SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.

Christopher Patrick

The designer of the zombie makeup effects for ROMERO & JULIET.

Ben Brosche

The musical director for the five-piece rock band accompanying ROMERO & JULIET.

BDE Productions

The production company presenting ROMERO & JULIET, which is sponsored by FireWhistle Brewing.

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The takeaway

As a new original musical that combines classic stories and genres in an innovative way, ROMERO & JULIET has the potential to attract a wide audience and become a cult favorite, much like the zombie and Shakespearean works that inspired it.