Evan Rachel Wood Comes Home

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Evan Rachel Wood Comes Home

Evan Rachel Wood, who starred in "The Wrestler" with Oscar nominees Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei, is returning to Raleigh, NC, to star in "Romeo and Juliet."

The actress will be playing Juliet at Theatre In The Park in Raleigh. Although no specific dates have been set, the performances will begin in May.

The play will also star her father, Ira David Wood III, as Capulet. It is being directed by her brother, Ira David Wood IV.

Casting for other roles begins Tuesday and continue through Wednesday at Theatre In The Park. There are 14 men's and women's roles.

Romeo and Juliet. It's a family affair.

Gina Wilhelm Actress

Evan Rachel Wood to Appear on Stage

Gina Wilhelm Actress

Evan Rachel Wood is going to be playing Mary Jane in the upcoming musical version of "Spider-Man." Wood is currently appearing in "The Wrestler" and starred in "Across the Universe."

No Spider-Man has been cast yet, but it's rumored that Jim Sturgess, who also starred in "Across the Universe" is up for the role.

The play will be directed by Julie Taymor, who also directed "Across the Universe." She also won a Tony for her direction of the stage version of Disney's "The Lion King."

The songs are being written by U2's Bono and The Edge.

Rehearsals begin in June.

Gina Wilhelm Actress