Began tonight ...
Jennifer Nettles' musical Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo begins a world premiere run Off-Broadway at Perelman Performing Arts Center June 28 ahead of a July 10 opening night. The limited run will continue through July 26.
Nettles also stars in the title role, opposite Matthew Amira as Carlo, Quentin Earl Darrington as Cardinale, Emily Fink as Maria, Bre Jackson as La Capitana, Andrew Kober as Pietro, Aubrey Matalon as Renata, Christopher M. Ramirez as Governatore, Didi Romero as Duchessa, Naomi Serrano as Vitoria, and Sam Simahk as Father Paolo, along with Jamila Sabares-Klemm and Maya Sistruck.
Understudies Kim Onah and Kaleb Wells and standby Jessica Rush round out the company. Casting is by The TRC Company's Claire Burke and Peter Van Dam.
The new work tracks a real-life serial killer whose trail of murder begins with an act of self-defense. Nettles has written the musical's book, music, and lyrics, and Mary Zimmerman is directing. The premiere is being produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich.
Updated On: 6/29/26 at 10:25 PM