‘& Juliet’ to open on Broadway in October
Pre-sale tickets are now available on TodayTix.
A Broadway premiere by any other name would sound as sweet! The hit musical & Juliet has announced a Broadway transfer following its acclaimed premiere in London's West End and North American premiere in Toronto. Performances begin at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on October 28 ahead of a November 17 opening night.
& Juliet tickets are now available on TodayTix, which is hosting a pre-sale through July 13.
& Juliet is a contemporary reimagining of what would happen if Juliet did not die at the end of Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway, rewrites the ending and has Juliet travel to Paris with her friends on a coming-of-age journey. The book is by David West Read, a writer on the Emmy Award-winning TV series Schitt's Creek.
The show uses the pop music songbook of Max Martin, who has written hits like Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again," Demi Lovato's "Confident," Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," and the Backstreet Boys' "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "I Want It That Way." Thirty of Martin's songs are included in the musical.
& Juliet had its world premiere in London's West End in 2019 and received nine Olivier Award nominations, including Best New Musical. The London Theatre review of & Juliet reads, "This likeable and sometimes spectacular production... gives [pop songs] a full-bodied and full-blooded outing. Frequently resembling a series of pop videos come to life — thanks to performance platforms that come out of the floor, or benches that take on an aerial life of their own... it is performed with a glinting knowingness and powerful pop theatre voices."
The North American premiere kicked off in Toronto on June 22 and runs through August 14. The cast from that production will transfer to Broadway, including Lorna Courtney as Juliet, Tony winner Paulo Szot as Lance, Betsy Wolfe as Anne Hathaway, Stark Sands as Shakespeare, Justin David Sullivan as May, Melanie La Barrie as Nurse, Ben Jackson Walker as Romeo, and Philippe Arroyo as Francois.
The ensemble includes Brandon Antonio, Nico DeJesus, Nicholas Edwards, Virgil Gadson, Katy Geraghty, Bobby "Pocket" Horner, Joomin Hwang, Michael Iván Carrier, Alaina Vi Maderal, Daniel J. Maldonado, Joe Moeller, Brittany Nicholas, Veronica Otim, Jasmine Rafael, Matt Raffy, Tiernan Tunnicliffe and Rachel Webb.
The creative team from the London premiere reunites for & Juliet on Broadway, including set designer Soutra Gilmour, costume designer Paloma Young, lighting designer Howard Hudson, sound designer Gareth Owen, music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger Bill Sherman, hair, wig, and makeup designer J. Jared Janas, and music director Dominic Fallacaro.
Luke Sheppard directs, and Jennifer Weber choreographs.
Photo credit: Joomin Hwang, Rachel Webb, Bobby Horner, Lorna Courtney, and Virgil Gadson in & Juliet in Toronto. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Frequently asked questions
How long is & Juliet?
The running time of & Juliet is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Where is & Juliet playing?
& Juliet is playing at Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The theatre is located at 124 West 43rd Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What's the age requirement for & Juliet?
The recommended age for & Juliet is Ages 8+. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre..
How do you book tickets for & Juliet?
Book tickets for & Juliet on New York Theatre Guide.
Is Shakespeare a character in & Juliet?
Shakespeare is one of the main characters in the musical. The events of the show unfold as he and his wife, Anne Hathaway, co-author a new ending for his play Romeo & Juliet in real time.
Is & Juliet based on Romeo & Juliet?
& Juliet is loosely inspired by Romeo & Juliet, but the events of the musical begin where Shakespeare's play leaves off. Multiple characters from Romeo & Juliet appear — including the title characters and the Nurse — but there are new characters, too.
Who wrote & Juliet?
David West Read and Max Martin wrote & Juliet. Read, who wrote the script, is best known as a writer on the Emmy-winning sitcom Schitt's Creek. Martin, who wrote all the pop songs that appear in the show, is a Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter who's created hits for the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and more.
What songs are in & Juliet?
The 30 songs in & Juliet are all pop songs from the '90s to today, all written by Swedish music producer Max Martin. They include "I Want It That Way," "...Baby One More Time," "Since U Been Gone," and more. Learn about all the songs in & Juliet on Broadway.
Is & Juliet appropriate for kids?
& Juliet is recommended for ages 8 and up. The show contains some strong language and references to drinking alcohol, but the content is otherwise appropriate for all ages. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed & Juliet?
Luke Sheppard directed & Juliet on Broadway and in London's West End, where the show premiered. He makes his Broadway directorial debut with the show.
Is & Juliet good?
& Juliet received overall positive reviews from critics and is among the top-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our review praises the show's "youthful exuberance" and energy, making & Juliet a great musical for anyone looking for a fun, uplifting time.
What is & Juliet about?
What would happen after Romeo and Juliet if Juliet didn't die? That's the question at the core of this pop-fueled musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek. Jam out to tunes made famous by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, P!nk, Ariana Grande, and more, as Juliet travels to Paris with new friends and new love. Find out about & Juliet tickets.
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