& Juliet made its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre with previews starting on 26 February 2023 and the official opening on 9 March 2023.
Musical Composition
The musical features the songs of Max Martin, who is known for crafting hits for artists like Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and Katy Perry.
Songs included in the musical, such as '...Baby One More Time' and 'I Want It That Way,' are rearranged to fit the context of the play's narrative.
Notable Tours
& Juliet had a pre-Broadway engagement in Toronto at the Princess of Wales Theatre from 22 June 2022 to 14 August 2022 after a pandemic-related postponement.
The Australian production of & Juliet was followed by a tour to Singapore, making its Asian premiere on 21 September 2023 at the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay.
Production Facts
The role of Nurse/Angelique in & Juliet was taken over by Keala Settle, marking her West End debut, from 29 March until 18 June 2022.
The Broadway production of & Juliet opened with previews on 28 October 2022 and had its official opening on 17 November 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
The Broadway production of & Juliet received nine Tony Award nominations on 2 May 2023, including for Best Musical.