& Juliet at Academy of Music

A great new romantic comedy from Broadway is hitting the road and it’s taking over 30 cities across North America! The Nine-time Tony nominated & Juliet is a hot new jukebox musical that screams coming of age and it’s definitely an interesting take on the “what ifs” of the greatest love story ever told! Your primary character Juliet takes on life without Romeo and how she’s moving on and becoming her own woman! Catch this poppy musical as it hits Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when it makes the iconic Academy of Music its home! The musical is surefire bringing some great modern pop bonanza, with music and lyrics written by the esteemed hitmaker and Grammy winning songwriter Max Martin and some friends! Emmy Award winning writer David West Read wrote the book on this one and it’s guaranteed to be a thrilling pop fest packed with great humor, great visuals, and a whole lot of wit and fabulousness! Hurry and don’t miss out on this great new jukebox epic, it’s guaranteed to have you singing and vibing along to its great tunes!

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From the same Emmy winning writer of Schitt’s Creek is a hot new jukebox epic that will show audiences a roaring alternative ending to the tragedy that was Romeo and Juliet! What if our lady, Juliet decided to continue living? Well, that question bears in mind after discovering her love lifeless. & Juliet will definitely have our protagonist branching out and becoming her own person! The coming of age musical begins as Juliet ditches her tragic ending and goes on a thrilling journey as a solo woman! This time, Juliet totally gives off a different energy, rather than being so desperate to be with the love of her life! 

This brand new musical is an English-produced spectacle that opened on Broadway in 2022. It first premiered in London’s West End in 2019, and bagged a couple of prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards. Over in New York, the musical received a staggering nine Tony nominations including Best Musical, six Outer Critics Circle nominations, and Drama Desk nomination, among others. It may not have brought home the trophy but the musical totally blew audiences away with its immense energy and uplifting vibe – it surely is the new fan favorite of Broadway!

The stunning epic features music and lyrics written by legendary pop music songwriter and producer, Max Martin – you may know him from hits he has created for Nsync, the Backstreet Boys, Ariana Grande, and more. Meanwhile, the book is written by Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer David West Read, who has notably delivered fantastic TV series in the past. Olivier Award-winning director Luke Sheppard leads the fantastic musical along with some mighty talented Broadway and West End giants like choreographer Jennifer Webber, Tony Award winning music supervisor Bill Sherman, set designer Souta Gilmour, and Tony and Laurience Olivier Award winning sound designer Gareth Owen. 

“Exactly the show Broadway needs right now!” – Variety

“Easily the Best Musical of the Year!” – Forbes

“A pull-out-all-the-stops sensation that gets your heart racing!” – Washington Post

“It’s fun and uplifting!” – The Guardian

Surely, this production brings out all the stops by securing some of the biggest names in New York and London theater. Now, the musical is hitting the road on a North American trek with over 30 stops across 2024 and 2025. Audiences across the country can now experience this brand new epic as it delivers renditions of the biggest pop hits. Watch out for titles like Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time,” Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” Jessie J’s “Domino,” Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life,” and tons more. Besides thrilling pop hits, you’ll also be enamored by the appearances of well-known characters like Shakespear, Romeo, Francois, Anne, and Angelique. & Juliet is definitely a highly notable production that brings in only the most talented actors. For its North American trek, the musical features original Broadway cast Rachel Webb. With the massive success of its Broadway run (performing to sold out crowds almost every night), & Juliet will be making waves in major cities. The musical has already visited four continents and delivered sold out performances in Australia, Toronto, Singapore, the U.K., and more. There are currently upcoming plans for several more cities. But more importantly, this showcase is coming to Philadelphia to entertain Philly theater lovers. 

An international commercial success, & Juliet has garnered fantastic words from theater reviewers from across the globe. “The performances are consistently high caliber,” says Christian Lewis from Variety. He goes on to say, “& Juliet” has big “yaaaas!” energy — which the script admits, references and pokes fun at.”

Over at The Guardian, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen wrote, “Though it’s mainstream in every sense, and ostensibly revolves around the ultimate heterosexual love story, there’s a beautiful undercurrent of queer joy throughout this show.” The review ended with a high note, “It’s fun and uplifting, offering a message that is simplistic but resonant: my loneliness ain’t killing me no more.” 

Not only that, & Juliet also wowed Entertainment Weekly’s Leah Greenblatt. “There’s something a little relentless about & Juliet’s dogged eagerness to entertain, but nakedly joyful too: a star-crossed night of violent delights, flipped for the TikTok era.”

This 2025, & Juliet makes its way to Philadelphia and makes the Academy of Music its home for two weeks. The state-of-the-art venue is sure to serve superb ambiance through its impeccably designed Baroque interior, top calibre sound and lights, and comfortable plush seating. The Academyty of Music is without a doubt one of the larger and more popular entertainment destinations in Pennsylvania. In addition to its great facility, the Academy of Music has countless dining options and nearby bars for guests who want to grab a bite or a drink before and after the show. 

&Juliet is served hot and fresh this 2024 to 2025 as it circles the nation and makes a coveted stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with a stellar cast and top calibre creative team, the touring production is sure to bring the sassiness and brilliance of the original Broadway production on the road. Be sure to catch this new musical when it conquers the Academy of Music! You’re guaranteed to bop along to its remarkably hip score and stunned by exquisite costumes and fantastic stage sets. Don’t miss out on this highly awaited spectacle! Secure your tickets early to the two-week showcase before it’s too late!