Walker is an original cast member now returning to the show, while Mach makes his Broadway principal debut in a role he previously played on the national tour.<\/p>\n
Ben Jackson Walker<\/a> and Corey Mach<\/a> will join the cast of & Juliet<\/a> on Broadway this August at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.<\/p>\n Walker originated the role of Romeo in the Broadway production from 2022-24, and he reprises that role starting August 13. Mach will make his Broadway principal debut in the role of Shakespeare, whom he played on & Juliet’s national tour from 2024-25, starting August 4.<\/p>\n Current cast members Drew Gehling<\/a> (Shakespeare) and Liam Pearce<\/a> (Romeo) will play their final performances on August 2 and 9, respectively.<\/p>\n Continuing cast members include Gianna Harris<\/a> as Juliet, Joey Fatone<\/a> and Paulo Szot<\/a> alternating as Lance throughout the summer, Chrissy Metz<\/a> as Angelique (through September 13), Alison Luff<\/a> as Anne, Michael Iv\u00e1n Carrier<\/a> as May, and Nathan Levy<\/a> as Fran\u00e7ois.<\/p>\n & Juliet picks up where Shakespeare’s classic tragedy leaves off \u2014 except, Juliet decides not to die and travels to Paris instead for a second shot at life after Romeo. Her story is set to 30 pop hits from the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, and more.<\/p>\n