Currently playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, the hit jukebox musical & Juliet asks the question: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? This history-bending plot is set against a fun, poppy score of songs from five-time Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter Max Martin. Here’s a list of every Max Martin song you’ll hear in & Juliet on Broadway.
“Larger than Life”
William Shakespeare welcomes the audience to his newest play with the song “Larger than Life,” originally released by Backstreet Boys in 1999.
“I Want It That Way”
After Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, suggests that Shakespeare change the ending of Romeo and Juliet, he performs another 1999 Backstreet Boys hit.
“…Baby One More Time”
This 1999 Britney Spears hit introduces us to the character of Juliet when she wakes up to find Romeo dead.
“Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely”
Juliet learns things she didn’t know about Romeo’s past through yet another 1999 Backstreet Boys release.
“Domino”
Jessie J takes us out of the 90’s with this 2011 hit to which Juliet and three friends take a road trip to Paris.
“Show Me Love”
One of the two oldest songs in the show, this 1997 song by Robyn takes us back to Anne Hathaway, who decides to write her husband into the story.
“Blow”
As a certifiable party song, it’s fitting that Kesha’s 2011 hit “Blow” provides the background for Juliet and her friends sneaking into a wild Paris party.
“I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman”
Britney Spears’ 2002 song “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” is reimagined as a performance by the character May, who voices their struggles with gender identity.
“Overprotected”
Another early 2000s Britney Spears hit, this 2001 release serves to illustrate the growing bond between Juliet and her new Parisian friend François.
“Confident”
François and Juliet dance together to this 2015 hit from Demi Lovato.
“Teenage Dream” and “Break Free”
Juliet’s nurse, now named Angelique, sings about her feelings of conflicted priorities through a mashup of Katy Perry’s 2010 song “Teenage Dream” and Ariana Grande’s 2014 song “Break Free,” alongside Lance, François’ father.
“Oops!… I Did It Again”
Juliet worries about her developing feeling feelings for François in the wake of her relationship with Romeo through this 2000 hit from Britney Spears.
“I Kissed a Girl”
In a turn of events, a new relationship sparks to life through a reimagining of Katy Perry’s 2008 hit “I Kissed a Girl.”
“It’s My Life”
Serving as the act one closer, “It’s My Life” from Bon Jovi in 2000 serves as the soundtrack for a stunning reveal: Romeo is alive, and he’s come back for his wife.
“Love Me Like You Do”
In this act two opener, Romeo sings a 2015 song by Ellie Goulding to demand that Juliet return to their marriage.
“Since U Been Gone”
This powerhouse 2004 song by Kelly Clarkson is sung by Juliet as she reveals to Romeo that she has become engaged to François since his supposed death.
“Whataya Want from Me”
A love triangle takes shape through this 2009 song by Adam Lambert.
“Problem” and “Can’t Feel My Face”
Juliet questions her feelings towards Romeo with the second mashup of the show, this time between Ariana Grande’s 2014 song “Problem” and The Weeknd’s 2015 song “Can’t Feel My Face.”
“That’s the Way It Is”
Anne returns to the stage to recount the story of her own relationship with Shakespeare through Céline Dion’s 1999 song “That’s the Way It Is.”
“Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”
Backstreet Boys return with a wedding performance by François, his father, May, Romeo, and Shakespeare of their 1997 song “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”
“As Long as You Love Me”
The wedding continues with François vows to Juliet being sung in the form of another 1997 Backstreet Boys song, “As Long as You Love Me.”
“It’s Gonna Be Me”
In another turn of events, Juliet pulls out of her wedding to François, who confesses his feelings for May through the 2000 NSYNC song “It’s Gonna Be Me,” which is fittingly adjusted to have the lyrics “It’s Gonna Be May.”
“Stronger”
Juliet refuses to return to Verona through the 2000 Britney Spears song “Stronger.”
“Shape of My Heart”
Lance apologizes to François for being controlling through the 2000 Backstreet Boys song “Shape of My Heart.”
“F****n’ Perfect”
Meanwhile, Angelique promises to never leave Juliet with a performance of P!NK’s 2010 song “F****n’ Perfect.”
“Roar”
Juliet then insists that Angelique pursues her relationship with Lance before taking charge of her own destiny through a performance of “Roar” by Katy Perry.
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Justin Timberlake’s 2016 hit “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” serves as the closing number of the show, wherein loose ends are tied up, and new relationships blossom.
Bonus: “One More Try”
The song “One More Try” was written by Max Martin, but you won’t find it in your playlist of 2000s hits because it was written specifically for & Juliet. It was covered by artist Jessie J and first released in November 2019.
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. 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, James Monroe Iglehart as Lance, Teal Wicks as Anne, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Kandi Burruss as Angélique, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François. Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez has taken the featured dance role of Charmion. Gabe Amato, Daniel Assetta, Reese Britts, Nicholas Cooper, Jhailyn Paige Farcon, Makai Hernandez, Joomin Hwang, Elsa Keefe, Alaina Ví Maderal, Daniel J. Maldonado, Mackenzie Meadows, Alejandro MullerDahlberg, Cassie Silva, TJ Tapp, Zalah Vallien, Darien Van Rensalier, and Romy Vuksan complete the cast.
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.