Joey Fatone to play encore run in '& Juliet' on Broadway
The founding member of *NSYNC will return to Tony Award-nominated pop musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre for a second limited engagement from April.
It's gonna be Joey — again! After wrapping his nine-week run in & Juliet on Broadway on March 16, Joey Fatone will rejoin the cast from April 22 to July 31 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
Fatone is best known as a founding member of the hit boy band *NSYNC. He is also a stage veteran, having made his Broadway debut in 2002 as Mark in RENT in 2002 and played Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors in 2004. Read our interview with Fatone.
In & Juliet, he took over the role of Lance from original cast member Paulo Szot. During Fatone's absence from March 18 to April 20, Hayden Tee will step in as Lance.
The main cast of & Juliet also includes Maya Boyd as Juliet, Alison Luff as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Liam Pearce as Romeo, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Jeannette Bayardelle as Angélique, and Nathan Levy as François.
& Juliet is an unofficial sequel to Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, in which the title heroine decides not to end her life over Romeo. Instead, she and her friends travel to Paris for a second chance at life and love. The story is set to pop hits from the catalog of songwriter/producer Max Martin, including "It's Gonna Be Me," "I Want It That Way," "...Baby One More Time," and more.
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Photo credit: Joey Fatone in & Juliet. (Photo by Rebecca J. Michelson)
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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