What if Juliet didin't die? That should almost be the start of the play! & Juliet is a multi-generational story of self-discovery, empowerment and love, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn't ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love - on her terms. Juliet's new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, all written by Max Martin and his collaborators. The musical features a book by David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard and choreography by Jennifer Weber.
This sporadically fun musical from - where else! - Great Britain with a loony book by David West Read suggests this idea is somehow very feminist; that taking a dagger for your poisoned man is the ultimate failure of the Bechdel test. A bit self-righteous coming from a show that includes 'I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It' by Katy Perry, dontcha think? The key to enjoying yourself at '& Juliet' - and it is, indeed, an empty-headed good time - is to ignore the plot entirely and pretend you're at a concert. And to have the bartender fill your souvenir sippy cup right to the rim with your booze of choice.
Mix the single-artist salute Mamma Mia! with the contempo-pop stylings of Moulin Rouge!; add a healthy dose of the Shakespeare-themed Something Rotten, and a sprinkle of the Renaissance-grrl-powered Six... and you've got some idea of what's in store for you at & Juliet, the candy-colored glitter bomb of a show that just opened at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. But & Juliet-a jukebox musical built around 30 megahits/earworms from Swedish songwriter and super-producer Max Martin (he's masterminded songs made famous by the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Jessie J, Demi Lovato, and more)-is very much its own thing in so many wild and wonderful ways.
Digital Rush:
Price: $39
Where: todaytix.com
When: Tickets for that day's performance will be available on the TodayTix app at 9 a.m. each day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability.
Price: $45
Where: Standing room tickets are available in person at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre box office only.
Information: Standing room tickets will only be offered for sold-out performances and are subject to availability.
2021 | West End |
Original West End Production West End |
2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Book of A Musical | David West Read |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Jennifer Weber |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Costume Design | Paloma Young |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Luke Sheppard |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Featured Performer in a Musical | Betsy Wolfe |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Lead Performer in a Musical | Lorna Courtney |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Musical | & Juliet |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Orchestrations | Bill Sherman |
2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Gareth Owen |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | David West Read |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | & Juliet |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Betsy Wolfe |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Lorna Courtney |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | & Juliet |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | David West Read |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jennifer Weber |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Paloma Young |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | Betsy Wolfe |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | & Juliet |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bill Sherman |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Lorna Courtney |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | David West Read |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Jennifer Weber |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Paloma Young |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Howard Hudson |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | & Juliet |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Bill Sherman |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Betsy Wolfe |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Gareth Owen |
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