Character guide
Juliet
from & Juliet
Juliet is the lead character of & Juliet, the 2022 jukebox musical set to Max Martin's pop catalog, which reimagines what happens after Shakespeare's tragedy ends.
- Show
- & Juliet
- Broadway premiere
- 2022
- Role
- Lead
- Music by
- Max Martin
Who is Juliet?
In & Juliet, Juliet does not die at the tomb, she wakes up furious that her story was ever written to end that way and sets off to build a life beyond Romeo. Headstrong, funny, and newly determined to define herself outside a romance that nearly killed her, she travels to Paris with her nurse and friends to figure out who she is when she is not simply somebody's tragic bride.
Her journey becomes one of self discovery rather than romantic rescue, as she navigates new friendships, a new love interest in Francois, and constant interference from her own author, Shakespeare, who keeps trying to steer her back toward tragedy.
Juliet's role in & Juliet
Juliet is the lead role of the musical, requiring a powerhouse pop vocalist capable of carrying the show's high energy Max Martin score through songs originally made famous by artists like Katy Perry and Britney Spears. Lorna Courtney originated the role on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for a performance that combined belting vocals with comic timing and emotional range.
Audiences respond to Juliet because the show hands her the agency the original play denies her, turning a familiar tragic heroine into a modern pop protagonist who gets to choose her own ending.
Juliet: frequently asked questions
What show is Juliet from?
Juliet is the lead character of & Juliet, which opened on Broadway in 2022.
Is Juliet a lead or supporting role?
Juliet is the lead role, following her life after the events of Shakespeare's original tragedy.
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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