It was announced today that award-winning dancer and social media star Kenzie Ziegler will make her Broadway debut in the hit musical comedy & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre this September.
Ziegler, best known for her time on the hit series Dance Moms, will begin performances in the role of Charmion on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 for a limited engagement through November 1, 2026. Previously, the role of Charmion has been played by dancer and social media superstar Charli D’Amelio, Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez, and more.
“I can’t believe I actually get to make my Broadway debut in this amazing show,” Ziegler said. “I’m so excited to work with the wonderful team at & Juliet.”
It was also announced that *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Tony Award-winner Paulo Szot will extend their runs in & Juliet, alternating the role of Lance through November 1, 2026 as follows: Fatone will play the role from August 3 – 15, September 1-6, September 23 – October 11 and October 20 – November 1, 2026. Szot will play the role from August 18 – 30 and October 13 – 18, 2026. Reese Britts will play the role for all other performances through November 1, 2026. In addition, Corey Mach will also extend his run as Shakespeare, through October 4, 2026.
Current Charmion Halima Dodo will play her final performance with the company on Sunday, September 13. As previously announced, Emmy & Golden Globe Award-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) will also play her final performances as Angélique on September 13, and social media star and recording artist Anthony Gargiula will join the company as Francois on September 15.
What is & Juliet on Broadway about?
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Who is in the cast of & Juliet on Broadway?
The current Broadway company of & Juliet includes Gianna Harris as Juliet, Paulo Szot as Lance, Alison Luff as Anne, Corey Mach as Shakespeare, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Chrissy Metz as Angélique, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François. Halima Dodo plays the featured dance role of Charmion. Gabe Amato, Daniel Assetta, Reese Britts, Nicholas Cooper, Jhailyn Paige Farcon, Kenneth Onesimus Goubran, Makai Hernandez, Joomin Hwang, Elsa Keefe, Nicole Lamb, Alaina Vi Maderal, Daniel J. Maldonado, Mackenzie Meadows, Esosa Oviasu, Cassie Silva, TJ Tapp, Zalah Vallien, Darien Van Rensalier, and Romy Vuksan complete the Broadway cast.
Beginning September 15, Kenzie Ziegler will make her Broadway debut as Charmion for a limited engagement through November 1, following Halima Dodo’s final performance on September 13. Paulo Szot and *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone will alternate as Lance through November 1, with Reese Britts playing the role at all other performances; Corey Mach will extend his run as Shakespeare through October 4. Chrissy Metz will play her final performances as Angélique on September 13, while Anthony Gargiula will join the company as François beginning September 15.
Who is on the creative team of & Juliet on Broadway?
& Juliet was created by David West Read and features a playlist of pop music’s Max Martin. The production is directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Jennifer Weber. The rest of the creative team features Bill Sherman as the music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger, Soutra Gilmour as the set designer, Paloma Young as the costume designer, Howard Hudson as the lighting designer, Gareth Owen as the sound designer, Andrzej Goulding as the video and projection designer, J. Jared Janas as the wig, hair, and makeup designer, Dominic Fallacaro as the musical director with additional arrangements and orchestrations, Stephen Kopel and Carrie Gardner as the casting directors, Susanna Wolk as the associate director, Esosa Oviasu as the originating U.S. associate choreographer, Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio as the vocal coach, Rachel Bauder as the production stage manager, Suzi Bonnot as the stage manager, Noam Lautman as the assistant stage manager, Steve Lukens as the company manager, Juniper Street as the production manager and RCI Theatricals as general management.
Where can I find tickets to & Juliet on Broadway?
Broadway Direct will direct you to the official ticketing source for & Juliet here.
