Update as of Dec. 11, 2024: Charli D’Amelio will now play the role of Charmion through April 6, 2025.
Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut in “& Juliet.” The dancer and social media influencer will step into the ensemble role of Charmion beginning on Oct. 29, playing a limited engagement through Jan. 19, 2025 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. D’Amelio will succeed Bex Robinson, who will play her final performance in the role on Oct. 27.
Following years as a competitive dancer, D’Amelio began posting dance videos on TikTok in 2019, becoming the platform’s most-followed user for two years. She won the 31st season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Along with her parents and siblings, D’Amelio stars in the Hulu reality series “The D’Amelio Show.” “& Juliet” will mark her Main Stem debut.
“I’m beyond excited to join the Broadway community — it’s a dream I’ve had since I was a little girl,” D’Amelio said in a statement. “To be able to make my Broadway debut — especially in the cast of ‘& Juliet’, is truly a dream come true, and I can’t wait to share this experience with everyone.”
The current principal cast of “& Juliet” includes Maya Boyd as Juliet, Paulo Szot as Lance, Betsy Wolfe as Anne, Drew Gehlig as Shakespeare, Justin David Sullivan as May, Jeannette Bayardelle as Angélique, Ben Jackson Walker as Romeo and Philippe Arroyo as Francois. Casting is by Stephen Kopel and Carrie Gardner.
Featuring a Tony Award-nominated book by David West Read and set to a soundscape of Max Martin pop songs, “& Juliet” imagines a world in which Shakespeare’s titular heroine survives, embarking on a journey of self discovery and empowerment. The production opened on Nov. 17, 2022 and was nominated for nine Tony Awards. “& Juliet” launched a national tour in Baltimore in September.
“& Juliet” is produced by Max Martin, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Jenny Petersson, Martin Dodd and Eva Price.
This article was originally published on Sept. 30, 2024.
