& Juliet at Stephen Sondheim Theatre

Coming to New York on Sunday 22nd February 2026, New York is now welcoming the jukebox musical with unique playwriting, the show from West End, & Juliet, in the district’s unrivaled entertainment location for the dramatic arts, Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Utilizing the best possible technology and superb stage and seating construction, Stephen Sondheim Theatre is just as modern as the show that will be performing inside its halls.

& Juliet, being one of the newest additions to theater and premiering less than a decade ago, is a pioneer of the possibilities that post-modern dramatic arts could accomplish. Its storyline, which focuses on women overcoming the expectations set by others of what manner a lady is required to make the most of her life is a stark contrast from the tragedy we know in the original play; amidst meeting new people and lessons along the way, Juliet and her friends takes on a conscious choice to live their own lives, and fully at that.

William Shakespeare's original script naturally revolves around love as the plot's dominant subject, especially both the highs and lows of passionate relationships. The continuation of Juliet’s life in the jukebox musical on the other hand is all about empowerment and taking control of your own fate, while still putting attention on the choices that you make. The two varying themes which stem from writings that were written in two absolutely different time periods embody the extent which the dramatic arts and musical stories have adjusted in the past times.

The new play is easily able to show us the changes between the two plays by using the characters of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway, who at several scenes throughout the course of the musical argue constantly about what they feel should ensue for Juliet and her friends. The arguments interjected with the separate segments of Juliet's escape to Paris demonstrate how the play is not just riveting, but also quite instructive as the musical links the contrasting themes which is apparent in both the original Shakespearean play and the ongoing play.

Whether an admirer of the old play by Shakespeare or a new theater buff, this acclaimed musical is something you can't miss for any theatergoer. The awe-inspiring musical is a masterclass on how to put a unique angle to make an old tale and its cast of characters much more for viewers of any age.

Seats to this powerful show are now available for purchase through the links above. Those interested may access the links that can be found on the top of this page.