META Performing Arts presents ROMEO & JULIET - THE MUSICAL, beginning Friday, January 30th. See a complete list of performances below. A world premiere musical with 30+ cast and live orchestra. Set to the original words of William Shakespeare with music composed, orchestrated and conducted by music director Conrad Askland (music director for Rock of Ages and international dance hit Burn the Floor with NCL New York, former music director for Cirque Du Soleil and composer of the musicals 'Witches!' and 'PAN'). Directed by Joe Bowen. . Thursday, February 5 is Beer Night, included in ticket price are two tickets for beer (21 and over) or cider.