Why is romeo and Juliet the most well read performed genre?

Romeo and Juliet is not the most well read performed genre. While it is a classic play that has been performed and studied for centuries, there are many other genres of literature and performance that are more widely read and performed. For example, the novel and short story genres are read by millions of people around the world, and many different types of plays and musicals are performed in theaters and on stages around the world.