Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in '& Juliet' Musical
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Chrissy Metz, known for her role in 'This Is Us', will make her Broadway debut in the musical '& Juliet' for a limited run starting June 18. She will play the character Angélique, Juliet's nurse and mentor, in this revisionist show featuring pop songs by Max Martin.
Facts First
- Chrissy Metz will debut on Broadway playing Angélique in '& Juliet' from June 18 to September 13.
- The musical is a revisionist take on Shakespeare's story, imagining Juliet survives and features songs by Swedish producer Max Martin.
- Metz is known for her role as Kate Pearson on the NBC television show 'This Is Us', where she performed songs.
- Jeannette Bayardelle will finish her run as Angélique on June 14, with Charity Angél Dawson and Kandi Burruss having previously played the role.
- The show has recouped its investment on Broadway, joining other post-pandemic musicals like 'MJ' and 'Six' that have done so.
What Happened
Chrissy Metz will join the cast of the Broadway musical '& Juliet' for a limited run, starting June 18 and concluding September 13. She will play the character Angélique, who is Juliet's nurse and mentor. Jeannette Bayardelle will perform her final performance in the role on June 14. The musical '& Juliet' is a revisionist story based on Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet', imagining a scenario where Juliet does not die. Its score uses pop songs by Swedish producer Max Martin, including hits by NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, and Katy Perry.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy Broadway musicals or pop music, you may have a new performance to consider attending this summer. The casting of a well-known television actress could bring fresh energy to the production, which has already proven commercially successful by recouping its investment. Your experience of the show might be different with a new performer in a key role.
What's Next
Metz's debut performance is scheduled for June 18. The production continues its run with a rotating cast; performers like Charli D’Amelio, Joey Fatone, and James Monroe Iglehart have joined in various roles during the show’s run.