Lorna Courtney Takes Final Bow as Juliet on Broadway

Lorna Courtney, the Tony-nominated original Juliet, played her final performance in the Broadway company of "& Juliet" on May 12. Courtney has been with the show for over two years, originating the role on Broadway and playing Juliet in the show's North American premiere in Toronto in 2022.

During the curtain call, Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe, who plays Anne Hathaway, spoke about her co-star, praising Courtney's "incredible blend of vulnerability and fearlessness and sheer undeniable talent." taking Courtney was presented with flowers by her successor, Maya Boyd.

Courtney expressed her gratitude, stating, "I grew up in a household of four generations of strong Black women, so being here on this stage telling this story means the world to me."

video, watch, take, final, bow "& Juliet" is a musical that reimagines the classic love story with a playlist of pop anthems written by Max Martin. The score includes a mix of tunes, including "Since U Been Gone," "Roar," "I Want It That Way," and "Confident." The musical features a book by David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard, and choreography by Jennifer Weber.

The Broadway company currently features West End star Oliver Tompsett as William Shakespeare, Olivier winner David Bedella as Lance, Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe as Anne Hathaway, and others. The ensemble includes Daniel Assetta, Andrew Chappelle, Michael Iván Carrier, and more.

"& Juliet" is nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical officially opened on March 21 at the Imperial Theatre. Eva Price is the executive producer of "& Juliet" on Broadway, with U.S. casting by Stephen Kopel and Carrie Gardner.

plans, national, tour, see, cast, perform, since, The jukebox musical "& Juliet" is set to embark on a multi-year tour of North America starting in the fall of 2024, with engagements planned in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Charlotte, North Carolina, and San Francisco, California in its first year. The original Broadway cast recording has been released as the show continues its successful run at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Key Takeaways

• Lorna Courtney played her final performance as Juliet in "& Juliet" on May 12.
• Courtney originated the role on Broadway and in Toronto in 2022.
• Maya Boyd will take over the role of Juliet.
• "& Juliet" is nominated for 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
• A national tour is set to begin in fall 2024, with engagements in LA, DC, Charlotte, and San Francisco.