& Juliet: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
& Juliet reimagines Shakespeare’s greatest love story, giving Juliet a second chance to rewrite her famous ending. With a nudge from Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, Juliet chooses her own path and sets off on a journey of self-discovery instead of following Romeo in tragedy. Joined by her friends, she begins to write a new script for her life, exploring themes of independence, friendship, and love.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)
Cast Size: 25
Setting: 1500s / England, France (Paris), Italy
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Max Martin, Various
Book: David West Read
Based On: Romeo and Juliet➝ by William Shakespeare
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2022)➝
Licensing
& Juliet is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Tags
2010s, Based on a Play, Based on Shakespeare, Comedic, Jukebox Musical, Large Cast, LGBTQ+, Pop/Rock, Popular, Romantic, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: March 3, 2026