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My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
 
[West End, 2026]
Director
Paddington the Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Director
& Juliet& Juliet
 
[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
Direction[Replacement]
Starlight ExpressStarlight Express
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
Just For One Day - Old VicJust For One Day - Old Vic
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
The Little Big ThingsThe Little Big Things
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
& Juliet& Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
& Juliet& Juliet
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Matilda the MusicalMatilda the Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Assistant Director
The Secret Diary of Adrian MoleThe Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
JabberwockyJabberwocky
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
The Secret Diary of Adrian MoleThe Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
WorkingWorking
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[West End, 2015]
Director
Matilda the MusicalMatilda the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Director
Matilda The MusicalMatilda The Musical
 
[West End, 2011]
Associate Director
Matilda The MusicalMatilda The Musical
 
[West End, 2010]
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Musical

Luke Sheppard, & Juliet

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SNACEY! to Make Toronto Fringe Festival Debut as Full Musical Photo
SNACEY! to Make Toronto Fringe Festival Debut as Full Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Pitch In Productions will present SNACEY!, a campy musical for ages 8+ about a young snake navigating apologies and self-growth, at Toronto's Weyni Mengesha Theatre, starring Dora Award-winning actor Autumn Davis.
Tickets on Sale This Week For & JULIET in Vancouver Photo
Tickets on Sale This Week For & JULIET in Vancouver
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Broadway Across Canada has announced that tickets for & Juliet will go on sale this week for eight performances this fall in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. 
& JULIET Tickets to Go on Sale at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Photo
& JULIET Tickets to Go on Sale at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Broadway Across Canada announced tickets for the North American tour of & JULIET will go on sale for an Edmonton engagement at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Review: & JULIET at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Photo
Review: & JULIET at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
by Theresa Bertram - May 28, 2026

Written by Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, the musical flips the script on Romeo and Juliet by allowing Juliet to continue her story after Romeo’s death.
Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in RENT at Duke of York's Theatre Photo
Gaten Matarazzo Will Make West End Debut in RENT at Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo will make his West End debut as Mark in a new production of RENT, directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard, at London's Duke of York's Theatre.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Embark on World Tour Photo
Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Embark on World Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

The new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, which won an Olivier Award during its London run, will tour the UK and beyond, with stops in Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Southampton.
Photos: Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and More Attend & JULIET Champions Night Photo
Photos: Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and More Attend & JULIET Champions Night
by Bruce Glikas - May 1, 2026

The Broadway production of & Juliet recently hosted a Champions Night, where the US Olympic Figure Skating team paid a visit to honor Laurie Hernandez, their friend and fellow Olympian in her Broadway debut. Check out photos here!
& JULIET To Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Events Including Lottery, Sing-Along Performance Photo
& JULIET To Host 'It's Gonna Be May' Events Including Lottery, Sing-Along Performance, And Fan Nights
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

& JULIET on Broadway has announced a series of special events, including a $20 lottery, fan nights, and a sing-along performance hosted by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
&JULIET Heads to Wharton Center Photo
&JULIET Heads to Wharton Center
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026

Wharton Center is set to host & Juliet this summer. Featuring songs by Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard.
MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Return for Final West End Run at Apollo Photo
MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Return for Final West End Run at Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Rob Madge's Olivier-nominated autobiographical show will play a final 23-performance run at London's Apollo Theatre, following sell-out West End and Broadway seasons.
& JULIET Tour Starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is Coming to Chicago This Summer Photo
& JULIET Tour Starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is Coming to Chicago This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

The North American Tour of & Juliet, starring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone as 'Lance,' will play an exclusive limited engagement in Chicago this summer. Tickets to the tour stop are on sale now.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Eyes 2027 Broadway Transfer Photo
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Eyes 2027 Broadway Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Paddington the Musical is eyeing a 2027 bow on Broadway. The production's lead producer, Sonia Friedman, revealed following the show's seven wins at the Olivier Awards, that she is hoping to bring the show to New York next year.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Extends Until February 2028 Photo
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Extends Until February 2028
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.
& JULIET Will Play Broadway In Birmingham Series at BJCC Concert Hall This May Photo
& JULIET Will Play Broadway In Birmingham Series at BJCC Concert Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

& JULIET will play the Broadway in Birmingham series at BJCC Concert Hall. The North American tour features songs by Max Martin. The musical reimagines Juliet’s story.
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners Photo
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatr Photo
Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of & JULIET at the National Arts Centre Photo
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of & JULIET at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 26, 2026

What did our critic think of & JULIET at National Arts Centre?
2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Award Winners- The Full List Photo
2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Award Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026

The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds New Tour Dates Photo
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds New Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced additional tour dates, expanding its reach to new audiences. The musical continues to celebrate the iconic Live Aid event.
Video: Laurie Hernandez Takes First Bows in & JULIET Photo
Video: Laurie Hernandez Takes First Bows in & JULIET
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Laurie Hernandez made her Broadway debut on Tuesday night, joining the cast of & Juliet. Watch a video of the two-time medal-winning Olympic gymnast performing 'CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!' and 'Roar' during her first performance.
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