Chrissy Metz to make Broadway debut in '& Juliet'
The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated This Is Us star will join the acclaimed pop musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre starting in mid-June.
Summary
- Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet from June 18 to September 13
- Metz will succeed Jeannette Bayardelle in the role of Angelique
- Metz is best known for her Emmy-nominated performance as Kate Pearson on This Is Us
Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet this summer, performing as Angelique from June 18 to September 13 only.
“I’m so excited to be making my Broadway debut, and to do it in a show that is this joyful feels like an absolute dream come true,” Metz said. “I think some of the hardest working, most creative people work in live theatre and well, Broadway scares me to bits, which is why I have always wanted to do it. Pray for me!”
Metz is best known for her Emmy and Golden Globe Award-nominated performance as Kate Pearson on NBC's This Is Us, and she made her stage debut in a 2017 benefit reading of Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig for MCC Theater.
In & Juliet, she will succeed Jeannette Bayardelle, who will play her final performance as Angelique on June 14. Continuing cast members include Gianna Harris as Juliet, Alison Luff as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, James Monroe Iglehart as Lance, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François.
In & Juliet, the end of Shakespeare's classic tragedy is only the beginning for its heroine. Juliet decides not to die with Romeo and sets off to Paris for a fresh start in life and love, and her adventure is set to 30 chart-topping pop hits by artists like Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Kelly Clarkson, and many more.
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Photo credit: Chrissy Metz. (Photo by John Russo)
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 recommendation 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.
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.
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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