Character guide
Anne Hathaway
from & Juliet
Anne Hathaway is a lead character in & Juliet, the 2022 jukebox musical set to Max Martin's songs, portrayed as Shakespeare's wife and creative collaborator.
- Show
- & Juliet
- Broadway premiere
- 2022
- Role
- Lead
- Music by
- Max Martin
Who is Anne Hathaway?
In & Juliet, Anne Hathaway is not a passive figure at home in Stratford, she is the one who interrupts her husband's opening night performance and insists on rewriting Juliet's fate. Witty, confident, and tired of being an afterthought in her own marriage, she pushes her way into the creative process and helps steer the story toward a happier, more empowering ending.
Her arc also explores her relationship with William, as the two negotiate creative control and mutual respect while collaborating live on stage, giving the show its own backstage romance alongside Juliet's.
Anne Hathaway's role in & Juliet
Anne is a lead role that blends comedic sparring with Shakespeare against big pop vocal numbers, giving the performer both dramatic and musical range to work with. The role has drawn praise in various productions for grounding the show's meta theatrical concept in a believable, sharp witted marriage.
Audiences remember Anne for flipping the historical footnote of Shakespeare's wife into a co-author with real creative power, a fitting match for a show that hands its women more agency than the source material ever did.
Anne Hathaway: frequently asked questions
What show is Anne Hathaway from?
Anne Hathaway is a lead character in & Juliet, which opened on Broadway in 2022.
Is Anne Hathaway a lead or supporting role?
Anne Hathaway is a lead role, portrayed as Shakespeare's wife and creative partner in rewriting Juliet's story.
Who wrote the music for & Juliet?
The score is built from songs written or co-written by pop producer Max Martin.
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