The producers of & Juliet are pleased to announce the full cast for the second year of its North American Tour, set to begin performances on September 24, 2025 in Sacramento, CA.
Joining the previously announced 2025 Jimmy Award® Winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada in the title role of ‘Juliet,’ will be Paul-Jordan Jansen and Kathryn Allison returning in their respective roles of ‘Lance’ and ‘Angélique,’ Crystal Kellogg as ‘Anne Hathaway,’ CJ Eldred as ‘Shakespeare,’ Nico Ochoa as ‘May,’ Joseph Torres as ‘Romeo,’ and Noah Marlowe as ‘François.’
The ensemble includes Jared Alexander, Dasean Brown, Bridgette Carey, Lois Ellise, Josh Fermin, Jourdan Ibe, Armani Ponder-Keith, Cayla Primous, Matt Rene Rivera, Bex Robinson, Kayla Saunders, Robbie Serrano, Kyra Smith, Alex Tho, Daniel Tracht and Ryan Winkler.
& Juliet reopens in Northern California at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento from September 24, 2025 to October 5, 2025 after a smash-hit turn at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The tour will go on to visit more than 40 cities in its second year including Miami, San Antonio, Montreal, Indianapolis, San Diego, Austin and the tour’s first triumphant return Chicago.
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.
Biographies
JARED ALEXANDER (Lord Capulet/Sly/Bouncer, u/s Lance, u/s Shakespeare) he/ him. National Tour: Spamilton: An American Parody. Regional: Choir Boy (Yale Rep), The Scottsboro Boys, Wig Out! (Pittsburgh Playhouse). B.F.A. from Point Park University. Love and gratitude to his family, friends, and Wolf Talent Group. Instagram: @thejaredalex
DASEAN BROWN (Gregory, u/s May, u/s François) he/they. National Tour Debut! Regional Credits: Milo Imagines The World (CCT), The Time Machine: A Tribute to the 80’s (Black Ensemble). Many thanks to loved ones, TXA, & the opportunity to create beautiful art. Instagram: @itsdaseanbrown
BRIDGETTE CAREY (Eleanor/Benvolio/
LOIS ELLISE (Susanna, Swing, u/s Juliet, Assistant Dance Captain) she/her. National Tour Debut! Regional: Dreamgirls (McCarter Theatre), Once On This Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (The Rev Theatre). International: Hairspray (
JOSH FERMIN (Richard, u/s François, u/s Romeo) he/him. Josh is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! A Chicago native, when not performing, Josh works as a photographer and videographer. Endless gratitude to the &J team, C12 casting, his friends, and family! @joshfermin_
JOURDAN IBE (Lennox, Swing, u/s May) they/them. From Las Vegas and happy to be here! & Juliet 1st National Tour, Universal Studios Japan, and Faaabulous! The Show. Daniel Hoff Agency. @jourdan.ibe
ARMANI PONDER-KEITH (Judith/Rosaline, u/s Juliet) she/her. National Tour Debut! Credits: Sister Act (Deloris), Hello Dolly (Dolly Levi), & Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal). Ohio Northern University. This wouldn’t be possible without my family, friends, Anne Steele Agency, C12 Casting, & Liz Cozad-Howard!
CAYLA PRIMOUS (Lady Capulet/Nell, u/s Anne, u/s Angélique) she/her. Cayla is excited to be making her National Tour debut in & Juliet! Regional: Gulfshore Playhouse, SOPAC. Disney Cruise Line. Thanks to God, The Mine team, the & Juliet team, her family, and Bubs. TXST MT22. Go Bobcats! @mscaylachristine, caylaprimous.com
MATT RENE RIVERA (Augustine) he/him. Tour: On Your Feet!. Off Broadway: The Wrong Man. Regional: Bring It On!, Legally Blonde, In The Heights (The Muny). Film: In the Heights, SHINE. Other: Kat Deluna, Victor Manuelle, Chyno y Nacho, Deborah Cox. @_matthewrivera
BEX ROBINSON (Charmion) she/her. & Juliet (Broadway), Bring It On (MUNY), Isn’t It Romantic, “The Gilded Age,” Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”, Taylor Swift, Purple Disco Machine, “SNL,” & passionate dance educator. For Mom, MSA, my students and friends. @itsbexrobinson
KAYLA SAUNDERS (Lucy/Helena, u/s Anne, u/s Angélique) she/her. This Delaware native is excited to join & Juliet! National Tour: 1776. Regional: Women of Rock (Milwaukee Rep), The Greatest Love for Whitney (Gretna Theatre). Pace MT BFA. Thank you to God, my family, DGRW, and soon-to-be husband Graeme! @kaylamsaunders
ROBBIE SERRANO (Cuthbert, Swing, u/s Lance) he/him. Off-Broadway: Empire, iAmerica
KYRA SMITH (Titania, Swing, Dance Captain) she/her. 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
ALEX THO (Kempe, Swing) he/him. Proud Cambodian American from Long Beach, CA. TV: “The Masked Singer,” “The Voice,” “General Hospital,” “Ravens Home,” “Villains of Valley View,” “Bob Hearts Abishola.” Theatre: Reefer Madness LA. For my family & chosen family! @alexththo
DANIEL TRACHT (Henry/Bathroom Attendant, u/s Shakespeare, u/s Romeo) is hype to be a part of & Juliet! Singer/songwriter from Orlando, FL. Tour: Hadestown (Worker, u/s Orpheus). Shouts out family, friends, teachers, HCKR, and his wonderful partner, Kate. PSU grad. Debut EP coming in 2026! @danieltracht
RYAN WINKLER (Margaret, Swing) she/ her. National Tour Debut! Other credits: Mary Poppins & Rock of Ages (TUTS), & Step One Dance Company. Pace University grad. Love to Mom, Dad, Reagan, Case, Jenn & my village! For every small town girl with big dreams!! @ryanbwinkler
The full creative team for the North American tour 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), J. Jared Janas (Hair, Wig & Makeup Design) and Dominic Fallacaro (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.
The production is stage managed by Joel Rosen. The company manager is Denny Daniello.
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