The producers of & Juliet announced the full cast for the North American Tour, set to begin performances September 22, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Joining the previously announced Rachel Simone Webb in the title role of ‘Juliet’ will be Paul-Jordan Jansen as ‘Lance,’ Teal Wicks as ‘Anne Hathaway,’ Corey Mach as ‘Shakespeare,’ Nick Drake as ‘May,’ Kathryn Allison as ‘Angélique,’ Michael Canu as ‘Romeo,’ and Mateus Leite Cardoso as ‘François.’
The ensemble includes Naima Alakham, Camille Brooks, Nella Cole, Lois Ellise, Ishmael Gonzalez, Kenneth Onesimus Goubran, Shelby Griswold, Christopher Robert Hanford, Jourdan Ibe, Josh Jordan, Nicole Lamb, Yoshi Maysonet, Usman Ali Mughal, Jaydon Nget, Kyra Smith, and Francisco Thurston.
The production is stage managed by Joel Rosen. The company manager is Denny Daniello.
As previously announced, & Juliet will tech and launch its multi-year North American tour at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center from September 22-28, 2024, before going on to visit more than 30 cities in its first year. Additional information on tour stops, venues, performance schedules and individual ticket on sale dates are available at andjulietbroadway.com/tour. Tickets are currently available as part of each city’s season subscription packages and in purchases of 10+ via group sales in each tour city. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the email newsletter and follow & Juliet on social media channels to be the first to receive tour news and updates.
Biographies
NAIMA ALAKHAM (Lady Capulet, Nell, u/s Juliet, u/s Angélique). Ecstatic to embark on this new journey, Naima was most recently was seen on the National Tour of Jagged Little Pill. A proud graduate of The New Studio on Broadway at NYU Tisch. Regional: Dreamgirls (Paramount Theatre), LSOH (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley). Endless gratitude to her parents, friends and agents. @naima.andreana_
CAMILLE BROOKS (Judith, u/s Juliet). Broadway National Tour Debut!! Regional: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Mamma Mia! Recent graduate of BWMT ’24. Endless love and thanks to my family, friends, The Mine, C12 casting and the entire & Juliet team! @camilleabrooks
NELLA COLE (Eleanor, Benvolio) is thrilled to join the & Juliet company! Broadway: The Illusionists. Television: “The Last OG” (TBS). Theatre: Pretty Woman Nat’l Tour, Becoming Nancy, This Ain’t No Disco, Cruel Intentions. Nella is a pop recording artist with music available on all download and streaming platforms! IG/TikTok: @thatgurlnella
LOIS ELLISE (Susanna, Swing, u/s Juliet). National Tour Debut! Regional: Dreamgirls (McCarter Theatre), Once On This Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (The Rev Theatre). International: Hairspray (RCCL), SIX (NCL). BFA Central Michigan University. Special thanks to my family, friends, Take3Talent, Josselyne Herman & Associates, and the & Juliet team! James 1:12.
ISHMAEL GONZALEZ (Gregory, u/s May). A multifaceted creative from Miami, FL, Ishmael is ecstatic to continue their family’s artistic lineage with & Juliet. They are deeply grateful to their family, friends, educators and Vision Entertainment for the lessons and love. NWSA & YoungArts 18’. UNCSA 22’. @ishmoves. Para mis àngeles Julio, Mima y Zorida.
KENNETH ONESIMUS GOUBRAN (Augustine, u/s François) is an Egyptian American multi-disciplinary artist from NY, and is so thrilled to get this chance to spread joy with people across the country. Kenneth always brings energy, commitment, and passion to everything he does. Thank you Mom, Dad, and Family, for being my biggest encouragements. BFA NYU Tisch. @kennygoubran_
SHELBY GRISWOLD (Lucy, u/s Angélique, u/s Anne). Shelby is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut with this amazing company. Previously seen in SIX on NCL (Jane Seymour) and CATS: The Jellicle Ball (u/s Demeter/Victoria). Based in NYC. Hugs of gratitude to her family and friends for keeping her sane and supported! BWMT’20 @shelby__griswold
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT HANFORD (Henry, u/s Romeo, u/s Shakespeare) is grateful to be joining the & Juliet family. Tour: An Officer & a Gentleman First National. Off-Broadway: Cher Chez La Femme. Regional: Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Saturday Night Fever. He would like to thank his family & friends, as well as the teams at & Juliet, C12 Casting & HKA for believing in him! @thechristopherhanford
JOURDAN IBE (Lennox, Swing, u/s May). National tour debut! Favorite credits: Faaabulous! The Show (Las Vegas, NV), Universal Studios Japan (Osaka, Japan). Many thanks to the &J team for this opportunity, to my friends and family for their unwavering support, and to Mrs. Ramirez for igniting the spark of possibility in me. @jourdan.ibe
JOSH JORDAN (Richard, u/s Romeo, u/s Shakespeare). Josh (JJ) is an actor, singer/songwriter, and choreographer from Nashville, TN. When not performing he loves filmmaking and exploring nature. Much love to the C12 team, Dave and Alyssa, Sierra, and the fam. LUKE 12:27
NICOLE LAMB (Margaret, Swing, u/s Anne). National Tour: Aladdin (u/s Jasmine, Swing). Off-Broadway: Relapse. Other: SIX on NCL Bliss (K Howard), Junie B. Jones (Junie B.). TV/Film: “The First Lady” (Showtime), “Legacies” (The CW), “Son of the South” (Amazon). Many thanks to creative/casting teams. Love to God, my amazing family, CTG, and Lynne. @coleylamb
YOSHI MAYSONET (Dion) is a professional dancer. They performed with the company of & Juliet on “America’s Got Talent”, and with Meghan Trainor on “The Tonight show with Jimmy Fallon” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” This past year they finished touring with iLuminate as a principal character. They are excited to be sharing this story and the stage with their cast members.
USMAN ALI MUGHAL (Lord Capulet, Sly, u/s Lance). Broadway: Life of Pi. Regional: American Rep, The Old Globe, Signature Theatre, Transcendence Theatre, Cortland Rep. Film/TV: “Wonder Woman 1984”, “Kringle Time”, “Heather Has Four Moms”. BFA MT Ithaca College. I’m nothing without my Ammi. Abbas, Ayaan, & Aydin made me the role model I always dreamt of being. سُـبْحانَ الله @usman.ali.mughal
JAYDON NGET (Kempe, Swing, u/s François, u/s Romeo). Jaydon is ecstatic to join this electrifying company! Houston native and proud Asian American artist. Baylor University Graduate. Big thanks to the & Juliet team and Amy Lord with @eristalentagency. Infinite love to Mom, Pop, Lauryn, Haylie, Rachel, family, and friends. @jaydonnget www.jaydonnget.com
KYRA SMITH (Titania, Swing, Assistant Dance Captain). Kyra is going to get to all 50 states soon. Like next week? Mean Girls 1st National Tour, Aladdin National Tour, Soft Power (The Public). The Price Group. Point Park University. @kyra.l.smith
FRANCISCO THURSTON (Cuthbert, Swing, u/s Lance, Dance Captain). National Tours: Chicago (u/s Billy Flynn), A Chorus Line (Al Deluca), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Regional: In The Heights (MUNY), On Your Feet!, The Wizard of Oz (KC Starlight). Edge Performing Arts Center graduate. Thanks to CTG, Ed, all mi familia and this team for their support! @itsfranciscoofficial
Featuring songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard and choreography by Emmy-Award winner Jennifer Weber, & Juliet opened on Broadway in November 2022, where it continues playing to sold-out crowds and breaking box office records.
The hilarious new musical & Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told and asks: what would happen 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!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century— Max Martin. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
The full creative team for the Broadway production of & Juliet includes David West Read (Book), Max Martin & Friends (Music & Lyrics), Luke Sheppard (Direction), Jennifer Weber (Choreography), Bill Sherman (Musical Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements), Soutra Gilmour (Scenic Design), Paloma Young (Costume Design), Howard Hudson (Lighting Design), Gareth Owen (Sound Design), Andrzej Goulding (Video & Projection Design) and J. Jared Janas (Hair, Wig & Makeup Design) and Dominic Fallacaro (Music Director, Additional Orchestrations and Arrangements). The North American tour is music directed by Andre Cerullo. US Casting is by Stephen Kopel, Carrie Gardner, and Jillian Cimini, CSA. & Juliet is Executive Produced on Broadway and tour by Eva Price.
& Juliet is produced on Broadway and on tour by Max Martin, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Jenny Petersson, Martin Dodd and Eva Price.
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