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Photos: On the Green Carpet at ROMERO & JULIET at the Greer Cabaret Theater
The cast, creative team, families, friends, and fans of ROMERO & JULIET walked the green carpet for the new zombie rock musical's world premiere.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The sold-out engagement of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET, written and directed by Scott Logsdon with music by Aaron Gandy, opened on Friday the 13th at the Greer Cabaret Theater in Pittsburgh. The show reimagines Shakespeare's classic story in Verona, Pennsylvania, incorporating elements inspired by cult horror films and the cinematic legacy of George Romero.
Why it matters
ROMERO & JULIET marks the inaugural production of BDE Productions and was sponsored by FireWhistle Brewing, highlighting the growing popularity of immersive and genre-blending theatrical experiences in the Pittsburgh arts scene.
The details
Set during a Friday the 13th music festival called Deadstock in September 1985, the musical follows Romero, a regional guardsman and distant relative of the filmmaker, who meets zombie Juliet amid the chaos. The original score draws from the sound of 1980s pop artists including Madonna, Bon Jovi, George Michael, Boy George, and Jim Steinman.
- ROMERO & JULIET opened on Friday the 13th.
- The show's sold-out engagement began on February 18, 2026.
The players
Scott Logsdon
The writer, director, and lyricist of ROMERO & JULIET.
Aaron Gandy
The composer and musical supervisor for ROMERO & JULIET.
BDE Productions
The production company behind the inaugural staging of ROMERO & JULIET.
FireWhistle Brewing
The sponsor of the ROMERO & JULIET production.
Greer Cabaret Theater
The venue where ROMERO & JULIET had its world premiere engagement.
What’s next
The show's successful world premiere run at the Greer Cabaret Theater is expected to lead to additional productions and a potential regional or national tour.
The takeaway
ROMERO & JULIET's innovative blend of Shakespearean drama, 1980s pop music, and zombie horror elements has generated significant buzz in the Pittsburgh theater community, showcasing the city's appetite for bold, genre-defying theatrical experiences.
