A woman in a sparkling dress sings into a gold microphone on a balcony, with bright stage lights and a starry backdrop behind her.

Photo credit: & Juliet on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

'& Juliet' tickets now available through October 2026

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The nine-time Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical uses 30 hit pop songs to power a story that reimagines the tragic fate of Shakespeare's heroine.

Summary

& Juliet on Broadway has tickets available through October 2026
The musical imagines what Shakespeare's Juliet would do if she didn't die when Romeo did
The story is set to 30 modern pop hits

Gillian RussoNovember 19, 2025, 05:00

& Juliet is stronger than yesterday! Following the show's three-year anniversary on Broadway in November 2025, the & Juliet musical released a new block of tickets through October 2026 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

The nine-time Tony Award-nominated & Juliet imagines what would happen if Shakespeare's Juliet didn't end it all over Romeo. Instead, she travels to Paris and finds new friends, new romances, and herself. This story, by Schitt's Creek writer David West Read, is set to 30 pop songs by Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

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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.

Originally published on Nov 19, 202520:32