Kenzie Ziegler to join '& Juliet' Broadway cast; Joey Fatone extends run
The Dance Moms star will play a limited run in a featured dance role, while Fatone will play two additional stints in the role of Lance this fall.
Summary
- Dance Moms star Kenzie Ziegler will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet from September 15 to November 1
- She plays featured ensemble dancer Charmion
- Current cast members Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot will alternate as Lance through November 1
Dance Moms TV star Kenzie Ziegler will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet this fall, playing featured ensemble dancer Charmion from September 15 to November 1 only.
“I can’t believe I actually get to make my Broadway debut in this amazing show,” Ziegler said in a statement. “I’m so excited to work with the wonderful team at & Juliet.”
Additionally, multiple current cast members have extended their runs with the show. Joey Fatone and original cast member Paulo Szot, who are currently alternating in the role of Lance, will continue to do so through November 1. Fatone will perform September 1-6; September 23 to October 11; and October 20 - November 1. Szot will perform from August 18-30 and October 13-18. Reese Britts will play Lance for all other performances through November 1.
In addition, Corey Mach will also extend his run as Shakespeare through October 4, 2026.
As previously announced, singer and social media star Anthony Gargiula (The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Counter-Melodies video series) will make his Broadway debut as François for a limited run starting September 15, succeeding current cast member Nathan Levy.
Continuing cast members include Gianna Harris as Juliet, Chrissy Metz as Angelique (through September 13), Alison Luff as Anne, Michael Iván Carrier as May, and Ben Jackson Walker as Romeo.
& Juliet starts at the end of Shakespeare's classic tragedy — except Juliet decides not to die and instead seeks out life and love after Romeo. The musical is set to 30 pop hits from the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, Bon Jovi, and more.
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Photo credit: Kenzie Ziegler and Joey Fatone. (Ziegler photo by Jason Puma; Fatone photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
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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