This is the moment we’ve waited for!
& Juliet lets out its first roar tomorrow night as previews begin at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, prior to a November 17 official opening. The Bard-meets-bubblegum tuner utilizes the impressive back catalog of Swedish songwriter / producer Max Martin, who in his career has written an astounding 25 chart-toppers as of today on the Billboard Hot 100. & Juliet features a book by “Schitt’s Creek” creator David West Read, choreography by Jennifer Weber, and direction by UK-based Luke Sheppard. Leading the principal cast are Lorna Courtney, Betsy Wolfe, Stark Sands, Melanie La Barrie, Paulo Szot, Ben Jackson Walker, Philippe Arroyo, and Justin David Sullivan.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording also releases tomorrow on digital platforms; the OBCR thread will be bumped soon so we can all provide our thoughts upon first listen.
“Created by the Emmy-winning writer from ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love — her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including ‘Since U Been Gone,’ ‘Roar,’ ‘…Baby One More Time,’ ‘Larger Than Life,’ ‘That’s the Way It Is,’ and ‘CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!’— all from the genius songwriter / producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.”
Since the conversation has already started… who else is up for a soirée?!
Imagine if we could tell everyone here that Liberty Mutual customizes car insurance to save people hundreds. (LiMu squawks)
