The producers of “& Juliet” have announced that United States Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will make her Broadway debut in a walk-on role during the musical’s 8:00pm performance on Dec. 14 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Immediately following the performance, audience members will be invited to stay for a talkback with the justice.
Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2022, Jackson became the first Black female Supreme Court justice when she took her seat on the highest court on June 30, 2022. With this cameo appearance in “& Juliet,” she will officially become the first Black female Supreme Court justice to appear on a Broadway stage.
Featuring a Tony Award-nominated book by David West Read 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.
