This couple got married at the end of Romeo and Juliet
NPR • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Oscar Diaz and Janelly Mendoza, a couple from Laredo, Texas, were legally married on stage at the Delacorte Theater during the Public Theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, with actor Francis Jue officiating.
- The wedding concept was inspired by the play's themes and the unique border city ritual where couples marry standing in two countries, reflecting the show's setting at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Public Theater's associate artistic director Saheem Ali integrated real weddings or vow renewals into every Romeo and Juliet performance this summer, totaling 32 ceremonies.
- The event symbolizes hope and unity amid America's divisions, with the theater creating a communal experience by marrying real couples in front of the audience.
- Mendoza and Diaz's wedding was a heartfelt moment, celebrated by the audience and marked by the couple's joy and commitment, highlighting the blend of art and real life.
