& JULIET Will Have Pre-Broadway Engagement In Toronto- Page 4

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/4/22 at 3:48pm

Skye8 said: "YvanEhtNioj said: "No updates yet :/

I’m reaching, but I’d love Sasha Allen as Juliet"

I'm also reaching, but I'm hoping Betsy Wolfe is Anne/April - she hinted at her concerts last week that she was joining a show and that it would probably be announced this week. But no other details given."

Oh, Lord, yes, please.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:06am

https://www.theatrely.com/post/betsy-wolfe-lorna-courtney-stark-sands-more-will-star-in-juliet-in-toronto

The cast of the North American premiere production of & Juliet has been revealed, featuring a star-studded roster of talent likely to send Broadway fans north of the border. As previously announced, performances will begin June 22 at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada. Starring as Juliet will be Lorna Courtney (Dear Evan Hansen), alongside Tony winner Paulo Szo (South Pacific) as Lance, Tony nominee Stark Sands (Kinky Boots) as Shakespeare, Betsy Wolfe (Waitress) as Anne Hathaway (Shakespeare’s wife), Justin David Sullivan as May, Melanie La Barrie as Nurse, Ben Jackson Walker as Romeo, and Philippe Arroyo as Francois. Rounding out the cast are ensemble members Brandon Antonio, Nico De Jesus, Nicholas Edwards, Katy Geraghty, Virgil Gadson, Bobby "Pocket" Horner, Joomin Hwang, Michael Iván Carrier, Alaina Vi T.Maderal, Daniel J. Maldonado, Joe Moeller, Brittany Nicholas, Veronica Otim, Jasmine Rafael, Matt Raffy, Tiernan Tunnicliffe, and Rachel Webb.

Updated On: 5/6/22 at 10:06 AM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:08am

I am so glad Melanie has made the trek over from the West End!

Also, the rest of this cast… Stark Sands as Shakespeare, Betsy Wolfe as Anne Hathaway, Paulo Szot as Lance… perfection.

Cant wait to hear about how Lorna is as Juliet. 

[YvanEhtNioj]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:09am

Skye8 said: " I'm also reaching, but I'm hoping Betsy Wolfe is Anne/April ."

LOL HOW DID YOU KNOW

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:20am

I’m so excited for this!

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:22am

Great cast!

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:24am

I despised this show in London, I’d rank it amongst by 5 least favorite ever, but this is some good casting. 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 10:47am

Great Cast listing! Hope this cast comes to Broadway if the show transfers!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:07pm

I think it's a matter of when it transfers honestly. This would be perfect on Broadway. 

[Alex M]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:08pm

I had no interest until seeing this cast ! Wowza

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:30pm

I didn't really know anything about the show until I read the Wikipedia synopsis just now. Is it treated as satire? Or do they sing all these pop songs straight?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:33pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I didn't really know anything about the show until I read the Wikipedia synopsis just now. Is it treated as satire? Or do they sing all these pop songs straight?"

All of the above. 

[sorano916]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:33pm

It's very much an awesome cast. And I would even try venturing to Toronto to see them.

Looking at the current entry requirements... it looks like you upload your vaccine info in the app and cross your fingers you aren't selected for the randomized arrival testing. Has anyone flown into Toronto recently? Heh. And are there a good number of 1-day COVID testing options  in Toronto for the return back to the US?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 12:36pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I didn't really know anything about the show until I read the Wikipedia synopsis just now. Is it treated as satire? Or do they sing all these pop songs straight?"

All of the above."

Sounds chaotic :) It'll be quite something if this, Britney, and Moulin Rouge are all on Bway at the same time.

[rjnyyz]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 1:01pm

I live in Toronto and have flown to and from USA several times. Never been selected for random test at airport.  There are lots of places all around city for the required rapid test to fly back.  Numerous drug stores offer it both with or without an appointment.  (and also at the airport itself)

[Wick3]

Posted: 5/6/22 at 11:20pm

Does Mirvish usually have a promo/discount code? I'm thinking of making a trip to Toronto to see this!

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 5/7/22 at 3:46am

When is this expected to actually transfer?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 5/7/22 at 7:57am

I would hope it’s this time next year instead of late fall. Unlike some of the other shows having tryouts this summer (Devil Wears Prada and The and The Notebook among them) this has already had a successful tryout and production, and would just need to attune for American audiences and not necessarily need full-on redevelopment like the new shows. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 5/7/22 at 9:40am

Mirvish Toronto website states the show is in a strictly limited engagement for 8 weeks until August 14th. 
It seems like it’s aiming for Broadway in the fall unless it will do another tryout someplace else.

 

[inception]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 7:58pm

Does anyone have the inside scoop on whether this will announced for Broadway this Autumn, or if they might wait until Spring?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 8:03pm

inception said: "Does anyone have the inside scoop on whether this will announced for Broadway this Autumn, or if they might wait until Spring?"

I'm thinking mid-late fall / early winter (as they did on the West End), but that depends on how much of the show has changed since London.

In other news, & Juliet had their first day of tech today in Toronto, and Betsy posted a small portion of "Larger Than Life" on her Instagram story...

IT SOUNDS INCREDIBLE!!! Also a little weird hearing it without British accents, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Updated On: 6/6/22 at 08:03 PM

[akhoya87]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 9:14pm

I really hope they tighten up the book a bit (yes, jukebox musical, deaf ears, etc.).  I can't think of any particular lines, but I also do think some of the dialogue will go over people's heads, as it's very London/UK-centric (as one might expect).

Personally not my cup of tea, but it'll probably print money on Broadway.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 10:01pm

akhoya87 said: "I really hope they tighten up the book a bit (yes, jukebox musical, deaf ears, etc.). I can't think of any particular lines, but I also do think some of the dialogue will go over people's heads, as it's very London/UK-centric (as one might expect).

Personally not my cup of tea, but it'll probably print money on Broadway."

Reviews in London were lukewarm at best, according to The New York Times, and there's no guarantee it will print money in NY the way it has so far overseas. My negative side thinks & Juliet will most likely get excoriated by most Broadway critics. Will this turn people off though, or will they embrace the goofy camp like they did with Mamma Mia!? 

[Ke3]

Posted: 6/6/22 at 10:46pm

Every time I remember this show exists, all I can think about is how much better it would be with an Alan Menken score.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 6/7/22 at 9:55am

Looks like they updated the Francois party arrival to "Blow / I Wanna Go" as opposed to just the former.