Jeannette Bayardelle to join '& Juliet' Broadway cast
The Tony Award-nominated actress will temporarily join the critically acclaimed pop musical, which has played the Stephen Sondheim Theatre since 2022.
You're gonna hear her roar! Tony Award nominee Jeannette Bayardelle will join the cast of & Juliet on Broadway, playing her first performance June 29 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Bayardelle will replace Charity Angél Dawson, who is taking a temporary leave of absence, in the role of Angélique. She was last seen on Broadway in Girl From the North Country (Tony nomination) and in two new musicals across the U.S.: Gun and Powder in New Jersey and The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical in California.
The & Juliet cast also includes Maya Boyd as Juliet, David Bedella as Lance, Betsy Wolfe as Anne Hathaway, Austin Scott as Shakespeare, Justin David Sullivan as May, Ben Jackson Walker as Romeo, and Philippe Arroyo as Francois.
Written by Schitt's Creek Emmy nominee David West Read, & Juliet imagines what the title heroine would do if she didn't die at the end of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare's wife takes the quill and sends Juliet off on an adventure to find a second chance at life and love.
The show features a score of 30 pop hits made famous by Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, and more.
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Photo credit: Jeannette Bayardelle. (Photo courtesy of production)
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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