For many people, the Theater District is the epitome of New York City – even more so than hot dogs or giant slices of pizza, crowded city streets, or an endless skyline of buildings reaching for the clouds. I cannot imagine going to NYC and NOT seeing a Broadway show (or two… or three…) and thankfully, I’ve instilled that love in my kids, too. Seeing & Juliet on Broadway is the perfect way to introduce tweens to the magic of the theater.
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According to Forbes, & Juliet is “easily the best musical of the year!” The show tells the story of Juliet after Romeo dies – instead of following in his footsteps, she goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
And the whole thing is set to an epic soundtrack by musical genius Max Martin. Like, seriously epic! It has hits from Britney Spears, Katy Perry, P!nk, the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and more. Martin’s songs are reimagined and woven into the show to tell Juliet’s story. It’s one of those performances where your toes tap to the catchy beats the whole time since it’s basically a combination of pop concert and musical. There is a preshow reminder not to sing along since these are songs that most people know and love, so make sure to follow the rules.
The girls love coordinating their outfits with different shows that we see. While they’d love to go all out on new clothes every time, I try to find things they already have or pieces that will work with their other clothes. For & Juliet, we went with a pink and cream theme. Lexie’s sweater is from Old Navy a couple of years ago, but this cream ruffle sweater is similar. And I got this cute pink/purple color block cardigan for Ellie, and it’s become one of her favorites!
The official recommended age for & Juliet is eight plus; children under four are not admitted into the theatre. I would say this show is better for the tween+ crowd given that there is some adult language – both spoken and in the song lyrics. Additionally, gender identity and fluidity is part of the storyline, so be aware of that depending on the age of your kids.
The girls absolutely LOVED the show and have been singing along to the soundtrack ever since! It truly is the most fun you’ll have at a show this year!
You can catch & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre at 124 W 43rd Street or on tour throughout the United States from Fall 2024-2025. The show is 2.5 hours long, including one intermission.
Have you seen & Juliet yet? If so, did you see it on Broadway or catch it on tour? The show is coming to Charlotte in October 2024, and we already have tickets to see it again!
