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Review: & JULIET Breaks Free From Shakespeare’s Ending in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Oct 4, 2026

Before & JULIET even officially began, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre already felt like it was getting ready for a pop concert. A glowing pink sign sat at the centre of the stage while instrumental versions of songs that would soon make their way into the show played in the background. For one of Broadway Across Canada’s most anticipated stops in Vancouver this season, the packed theatre seemed more than ready for what was coming. Then again, it’s hard not to feel at home when you already know most of the soundtrack.

Review: & JULIET Sparkles at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - Sep 24, 2026

In 1590s London, William Shakespeare is just hours from debuting his latest masterpiece: Romeo & Juliet. However, his wife, Anne, is less than pleased with the tragic tale’s ending. After much pleading, she convinces him to re-write the melancholy fate of the show’s heroine, Juliet. Sure enough, the grieving teen casts aside her dagger, packs a bag, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.  

Review: & JULIET at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Amanda Barnum - Sep 16, 2026

The showmanship, the spectacle, and the heady nostalgia made the entire production of Broadway Across Canada's '& Juliet' one of my favourite theatre experiences of all time. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Review: Broadway Across Canada’s & JULIET is a non-stop joyride packed with pop culture nostalgia
by Amanda Barnum - Sep 16, 2026

The showmanship, the spectacle, and the heady nostalgia made Broadway Across Canada's performance of '& Juliet' one of my favourite theatre experiences of all time. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

& JULIET to Bring North American Tour to Calgary in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

The North American tour of & JULIET will make its Calgary debut in September, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more about the show here.

Review: & JULIET Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 23, 2026

On its second Chicago engagement, & Juliet remains a glittering, joyous confection of a jukebox musical — and this time it features iconic boy band member Joey Fatone

& JULIET Starring Joey Fatone is Now Playing at The Auditorium in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

Broadway In Chicago is currently presenting the return engagement of & Juliet, the musical that flips the script on Shakespeare’s classic, imagining what would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo.

Review: & JULIET at Texas Performing Arts
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 19, 2026

What if Juliet got a second chance? & Juliet delivers a clever twist on Shakespeare with Max Martin's biggest hits, dazzling choreography, vibrant visuals, and a wonderfully engaging cast. Joyful, funny, and irresistibly entertaining from start to finish.

Review: Can’t Stop the Feelings: & JULIET Takes the Stage at Clowes
by The Marriage Matinee - Jun 18, 2026

What do Shakespeare, pop music, hip hop dance moves, confetti, and comedy have in common? They are all prominent features in & JULIET! This powerhouse of a jukebox musical has made it to the stage , and audiences are electrified by this production.

Interview: Nico Ochoa of & JULIET at Clowes Memorial Hall
by The Marriage Matinee - Jun 15, 2026

Shakespeare? Check. Reimagined story for Juliet? Check. High-energy pop hits? Check. Iconic queer character? Double check! We recently interviewed Nico Ochoa who plays May in the current touring production of & JULIET. They gave us the privilege of diving into the beauty, pain, and nuances of portraying a groundbreaking queer character who is introduced to a centuries’ old story. 

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
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
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.

Review: & JULIET at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Apr 15, 2026

The regional premiere of the jukebox musical, & Juliet loudly strutted into the Herhsey Theatre on April 14th,  The story is an altenrate take on what might happen to Juliet if she decided not to kill herself along with Romeo.  Fabiola Caraballo Qulada is fierce as the title character both in attitude and vocals.  Other stad-out performances include Crystal Kellogg as Anne. and Nico Ochoa as May.

& 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.

& 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.

& JULIET National Tour Starring Joey Fatone is Coming to The Bushnell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Pop music superstar Joey Fatone is joining the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an engagement when the show plays The Bushnell in Hartford.

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?

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2026

&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter. On the surface, its story is fairly simple when laid out, but the adventures of its characters and how they traverse the narrative is whatreally get to the heart of the story.