Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot to return to '& Juliet' on Broadway
*NSYNC band member Fatone, who first joined the musical in 2025, and original cast member Szot will alternate in the role of Lance throughout the summer.
Summary
- Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot will alternate in the role of Lance in & Juliet on Broadway between July 2 and September 13
- Current cast member James Monroe Iglehart departs June 4 and understudies will perform in the interim
- *NSYNC member Fatone first played two runs as Lance in 2025
- Tony Award winner Szot originated the role of Lance on Broadway from 2022-24
Oh my god, they're back again! Joey Fatone will return to the & Juliet Broadway cast this summer, alternating in the role of Lance with original cast member and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot between July 2 and September 13.
*NSYNC band member Fatone first performed as Lance for two runs in spring and summer 2025, marking his first return to Broadway in over 20 years. Read our interview with Fatone about starring in & Juliet.
Szot originated the role when & Juliet opened on Broadway in 2022, departing the show in 2024 but returning for an encore run later that year.
“Coming back to & Juliet feels like coming home,” said Fatone in a statement. “I’m excited to jump back in and have some fun with this incredible cast.”
“Lance is one of the most fun roles I’ve originated and done on Broadway, and coming back to this show feels like revisiting an old friend,” Szot added.
Current cast member James Monroe Iglehart plays his final performance as Lance on June 4, and current understudies Reese Britts and Nicholas Edwards will perform in the interim until Fatone's run begins.
The summer performance schedule is as follows:
- June 9-17: Nicholas Edwards
- June 18 - July 1: Reese Britts
- July 2-12: Joey Fatone
- July 21-26 (matinee): Paulo Szot
- July 28 - August 2: Paulo Szot
- August 4-15: Joey Fatone
- August 18-30: Paulo Szot
- September 1-13: Joey Fatone
The & Juliet Broadway cast also includes Gianna Harris as Juliet, Alison Luff as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Jeannette Bayardelle as Angelique, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François. As previously announced, Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut as Angelique from June 18 to September 13.
In & Juliet, the end of Shakespeare's classic tragedy is only the beginning. Juliet decides not to die and instead seek life after Romeo, and her story is set to 30 pop hits from the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, and many more.
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Photo credit: Joey Fatone in & Juliet on Broadway. (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 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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