Kandi Burruss to join ‘& Juliet’ Broadway cast; more casting updates announced
The Grammy-winning and Emmy- and Tony-nominated performer, producer, and musician joins the hit pop musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in December.
Summary
- Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss will play Angélique in & Juliet on Broadway from December 11 to March 8
- Hayden Tee will play Lance from from November 4-30
- Teal Wicks will play Anne Hathaway from November 24 to February 22
Kandi Burruss will join the cast of & Juliet on Broadway for a limited run. The Grammy winner and Tony and Emmy nominee will perform in the pop musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre from December 11, 2025 to March 11, 2026.
Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Burruss also has a long history in the music world; she was in the R&B girl group Xscape and has songwriting credits on hits like Destiny’s Child’s Grammy-nominated “Bills, Bills, Bills,” and TLC’s Grammy-winning “No Scrubs." Burruss made her Broadway acting debut in Chicago in 2018 and has since gone on to produce multiple Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated The Piano Lesson and the upcoming revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone in spring 2026.
In & Juliet, she will replace current star Cheryl Porter in the role of Angélique.
Two other cast changes will take place this fall. Original Australian & Juliet cast member Hayden Tee will return to the role of Lance from November 4-30, 2025. Current star James Monroe Iglehart will return from December 2 to March 8.
Teal Wicks, who originated the role of Anne Hathaway in the North American tour of & Juliet, will play the role on Broadway from November 24 to February 22 while current star Alison Luff takes a temporary leave.
The current cast also includes Gianna Harris as Juliet, Drew Gehling as Shakespeare, Michael Iván Carrier as May, Liam Pearce as Romeo, and Nathan Levy as François.
& Juliet uses pop hits from Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, and many more to power a story that imagines what happens if Shakespeare's Juliet doesn't die. Instead, she goes to Paris on a journey of self-discovery, seeking life beyond Romeo.
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Photo credit: Kandi Burruss. (Photo by Mark Seliger)
Frequently asked questions
How long is & Juliet?
The running time of & Juliet is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Where is & Juliet playing?
& Juliet is playing at Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The theatre is located at 124 West 43rd Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What's the age requirement for & Juliet?
The recommended age for & Juliet is Ages 8+. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre..
How do you book tickets for & Juliet?
Book tickets for & Juliet on New York Theatre Guide.
Is Shakespeare a character in & Juliet?
Shakespeare is one of the main characters in the musical. The events of the show unfold as he and his wife, Anne Hathaway, co-author a new ending for his play Romeo & Juliet in real time.
Is & Juliet based on Romeo & Juliet?
& Juliet is loosely inspired by Romeo & Juliet, but the events of the musical begin where Shakespeare's play leaves off. Multiple characters from Romeo & Juliet appear — including the title characters and the Nurse — but there are new characters, too.
Who wrote & Juliet?
David West Read and Max Martin wrote & Juliet. Read, who wrote the script, is best known as a writer on the Emmy-winning sitcom Schitt's Creek. Martin, who wrote all the pop songs that appear in the show, is a Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter who's created hits for the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and more.
What songs are in & Juliet?
The 30 songs in & Juliet are all pop songs from the '90s to today, all written by Swedish music producer Max Martin. They include "I Want It That Way," "...Baby One More Time," "Since U Been Gone," and more. Learn about all the songs in & Juliet on Broadway.
Is & Juliet appropriate for kids?
& Juliet is recommended for ages 8 and up. The show contains some strong language and references to drinking alcohol, but the content is otherwise appropriate for all ages. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed & Juliet?
Luke Sheppard directed & Juliet on Broadway and in London's West End, where the show premiered. He makes his Broadway directorial debut with the show.
Is & Juliet good?
& Juliet received overall positive reviews from critics and is among the top-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our review praises the show's "youthful exuberance" and energy, making & Juliet a great musical for anyone looking for a fun, uplifting time.
What is & Juliet about?
What would happen after Romeo and Juliet if Juliet didn't die? That's the question at the core of this pop-fueled musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek. Jam out to tunes made famous by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, P!nk, Ariana Grande, and more, as Juliet travels to Paris with new friends and new love. Find out about & Juliet tickets.
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