
& Juliet
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Cast

Maya Boyd
Juliet
Maya Boyd she/her is thrilled and honored to make her principal Broadway debut in this incredible role. Earlier this year, Maya made her Broadway debut in the hit revival of Merrily We Roll Along while simultaneously completing her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. Immense gratitude to everyone who has supported her on this journey.

Joey Fatone
Lance
Final Show: Mar 16, 2025
Joey Fatone rose to fame as a member of the multi-platinum boyband *NSYNC. Beyond music, he is also an actor, host, and entrepreneur. Joey has previously starred in Broadway’s Rent and Little Shop of Horrors. In 2025, he will return to the stage by joining the cast of & Juliet. Both movie releases of Trolls Band Together and box-office smash Deadpool & Wolverine ignited an *NSYNC reunion and caused a viral sensation; proving Fatone is a mainstay within the pop-culture zeitgeist.

Paulo Szot
Lance
Left Show: Jan 19, 2025 Succeeded by Joey Fatone
Paulo Szot won the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards for his Broadway debut as Emile de Becque in Lincoln Center Theater’s South Pacific, and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for the same role for his West End debut. Several opera seasons: Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Bayerische. Concerts: NY Phil, Barcelona and Chicago Phil, NY Pops (Carnegie Hall). Recently: Chicago (Broadway and Brazil), Street Scene (Monte Carlo), M. Butterfly (Met), Evita (Australia), My Fair Lady (Brazil).

Alison Luff
Anne
Alison Luff recently starred as Mrs. Walker in the Broadway revival of The Who’s Tommy. On television, she starred in the series “Heels” on Starz opposite Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig. She can currently be seen in a recurring role on the fourth season of the hit Starz series “Power Book II: Ghost.” Alison previously recurred in a major guest arc on Season 2 of NBC’s “New Amsterdam.” On Broadway, she starred in the hit Sara Bareilles musical Waitress. Additional theater credits include starring roles in Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville, Les Miserables, Matilda, and Wicked. Alison is a singer/songwriter and a member of the band Big Sur Bound, which frequently performs throughout NYC and Los Angeles.

Drew Gehling
Shakespeare
Broadway: Almost Famous, Waitress, Clear Day…, Jersey Boys, NYC: Titanic, Little Shop, Scarlet Pimpernel, A Minister’s Wife (LCT), Green Gables, Billy & Ray (Vineyard) Regional: Almost Famous (Noel Nom.), Dave (Hayes Nom.), Roman Holiday, Waitress, Johnny Baseball. TV/Film: A Good Person, “Succession,” “Blacklist,” “Instinct,” “Dietland,” “Good Fight,” “Kimmy Schmidt,” “30 Rock,” “Smash.” A pilot, academic, dad to Annie, and partner to Julia. CMU and Columbia.

Michael Iván Carrier
May
(They/He) Broadway debut! National tour: Once on This Island (Storyteller, Daniel u/s). Favorite credits include Hello, Dolly! (Ambrose Kemper); A Chorus Line (Paul); Mamma Mia! (Eddie); and Norwegian Cruise Lines. NSULA graduate and Louisiana native. So much love and endless thanks to family, besties, C12 Casting and Daniel Hoff Agency!

Jeannette Bayardelle
Angelique
Tony Nominee. Broadway: Girl From The North Country (Mrs. Neilsen), Hair (Dionne), The Color Purple (Celie). Off Broadway: The Harder They Come (The Public Theater), Rock of Ages (New World Stages), Girl From The North Country (The Public Theater), SHIDA (Ars Nova). National Regional: Gun and Powder (Paper Mill Playhouse), The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (La Jolla Playhouse).

Liam Pearce
Romeo
Liam Pearce he/him/his is thrilled to be joining & Juliet!! Broadway: How to Dance in Ohio (Drama Desk Nomination). Regional: Empire Records (World Premiere,) Rent at Paper Mill Playhouse, Legally Blonde at the Muny. Huge thanks to the creative team and producers of & Juliet, Justin, Cassandra and Peri, and his real and chosen families across the country. Exploding with gratitude!! LOVE you, mean it!!

Nathan Levy
François
Broadway: Aladdin (Omar), Once Upon a One More Time (Clumsy), Dear Evan Hansen (u/s Evan, Jared). National Tour: Aladdin, Dear Evan Hansen. Regional: The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation (Rusty, The Fifth Avenue Theatre), Peter Pan (Curly, PCLO). BFA, Pace University. A Southern California native. Sending love and endless gratitude to C12, CGF, friends and family.

Gabe Amato
Gregory, u/s May, u/s François
B’way debut! Nat’l tour: Mamma Mia 25th Anniv, R&H’s Cinderella (’17-’18) Regional: Gypsy (Goodspeed Opera House), West Side Story (Muny), Cabaret (Asolo Rep). LIU Post BFA. All my heart and love to my family, friends, and Take3Talent.

Daniel Assetta
Henry/Bathroom Attendant, u/s Shakespeare, u/s Lance
(he/him) Broadway debut! Originally from Sydney, Australia. Off-Broadway: The Light in the Piazza (NY City Center Encores!). Australia/International: Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, West Side Story, Cats, A Chorus Line, Funny Girl, Follies, Curtains. Endless gratitude to Tobias, Chiara, Mum, Dad, family, friends, teachers, Marc and Dustin, C12 and the & Juliet team for making this dream come true!

Reese Britts
Lord Capulet/ Sly/Bouncer, u/s Lance, u/s Shakespeare
Reese Britts he/him is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut! National tours: Frozen. Other Credits: Jelly’s Last Jam (Encores!); Tootsie (Ogunquit Playhouse); Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical (Theater Latte Da). Immense gratitude to his team at DGRW, the & Juliet team, his family for their constant love and support, and to Ryan, always.

Nicholas Cooper
Lennox, Swing, u/s May
they/them is overjoyed to make their Broadway debut! Credits: Cabaret (Bobby, u/s M.C.) at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, American Idiot (St. Jimmy), Step One Dance Company. Deepest gratitude to my family, chosen family, mentors, and Rebecca & Sofia at CESD. NYU Tisch. For Fabio and my Queer/Trans siblings. MUAH!

Charli D'Amelio
Charmion
Charli D'Amelio is excited to make her Broadway debut in & Juliet. A competitive dancer for over a decade, her passion for movement has always been at the heart of her creative journey. While widely recognized for her influence as a leading digital creator, Charli’s dedication to dance has remained a driving force throughout her career, which includes winning Dancing with the Stars Season 31. Her work on social media has earned her recognition from Forbes, Fortune, and Variety.

Jhailyn Paige Farcon
Imogen
Broadway debut! LaGuardia HS ‘23, Fordham/Ailey BFA ‘27. YoungArts Winner: HipHop 2022, Dance/Jazz 2023. The Light in the Piazza (NYCC), In the Heights (Warner Bros.), 13: the Musical (Netflix), Billy Elliot National Tour, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber. Jhailyn thanks her family, friends, MSA, and mentors for their love and support.

Makai Hernandez
Richard, u/s Romeo, u/s François
Broadway: A Beautiful Noise (OBC). NYC workshops: Hearts Beat Loud (MCC), I Know Where I’m Going (LCT), ¡Americano! (Amas/Quixote), Ten Brave Seconds (Asylum NYC). Other favorite productions: A Beautiful Noise (Boston), Proxy Marriage (Goodspeed), A Chorus Line (IRNE nom). Proud NorCal transplant. BFA Boston Conservatory. Love to my DGRW fam!

Najah Hetsberger
Lady Capulet, Nell, u/s Juliet, u/s Angélique
Broadway Debut! Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors. National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. Other professional credits include PCLO (Ti Moune/OOTI), NCT (Dreamgirls), Berkshire Theater Group (Godspell: All Good Gifts and Nina Simone: Four Women), Goddess workshop. All thanks to the almighty God above. She also thanks her family and friends, DGRW, and the LINK program. MSU BFA MT 21’.

Joomin Hwang
Kempe, u/s François
Born and raised in South Korea. Cheers to all the theater dreamers in the US especially internationals. Broadway: The Prom (Longacre Theatre). Off-Broadway: KPOP (A.R.T New York). Regional: In the Heights (Axelrod Performing Arts Center). TV/ Film: Hail Mary!, Iron Fist, Isn’t It Romantic, In the Heights, Pose. Thanks to my families. 사랑해 <3

Khailah Johnson
Judith/Rosaline, u/s Juliet
Khailah Johnson (Judith/Rosaline, u/s Juliet) is delighted to be making her Broadway debut in & Juliet. TV: “4400” (Ladonna); Regional Theater: Footloose (Rusty), Legally Blonde (Pilar) at The Muny. Khailah performs frequently at jazz clubs throughout the city. She aspires to create work about truth and love. Thank you to her family for their unconditional support, most ardently. Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.

Elsa Keefe
Eleanor/Benvolio/Portia, u/s Angélique, u/s Anne
she/they (Eleanor/Benvolio/Portia, u/s Angélique, u/s Anne) Broadway debut! Regional: Fun Home (Paramount Aurora), Sister Act (Geva Theatre). Recent graduate of Elon University, BFA Music Theatre. Endless gratitude to their team at Henderson Hogan, C12, and the & J team. All her love to Mum, Dad, Grace, her family, and her girls. For Papa.

Alaina Vi Maderal
Gwynne, Swing, Assistant Dance Captain
(she/her) is excited & grateful to be making her Broadway Debut! Favorite credits include: Hamilton, In the Heights, Sophisticated Ladies, The King and I. Alumna of ZACH Theatre’s Pre-Professional Company & BDC’s ProSem Program. Love & thanks to my family, friends, & A3 Artists Agency!

Daniel J. Maldonado
Fletcher, Swing, u/s Romeo
Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: The Streets of New York (Irish Rep). Regional: Next to Normal (Connecticut Critics Choice Award; WCP); Newsies (Helen Hayes nomination; Arena Stage); Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston); Grease (PCLO). Rider University. Huge thanks to Nicolosi, Mom, Dad, family, friends, Shelly, and Archie for all the love and support.

Alejandro MullerDahlberg
Crosse, Swing
Alejandro started dancing at the age of 14 at Gasper’s School of Dance in Fargo, ND. Some of his credits include touring with Step One Dance Company on Holland America Cruise Lines and performing on America’s Got Talent Season 17. He is excited to make his Broadway debut in & Juliet.

Ava Noble
Titania, Swing
Ava Noble (she/her) is honored to be making her Broadway debut! Originally from Dallas, Texas, she is a graduate of USC’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance (’23). Regional: On Your Feet!, In the Heights, Newsies. TV/film: Target, Marshall’s, “The Voice” (NBC), The Grammys. Endless gratitude to Mom, Dad, C12 Casting, family, friends and mentors for their roles in making this dream come true.

Cassie Silva
Lucy/Helena, u/s Anne
she/her (Lucy/Helena, u/s Anne) YAS! Dream show come true! B’Way: SIX the Musical, Rock of Ages, Matilda.TV/Film: Hairspray, The Wayward Guide, Legally Blonde: The Search. Gratitude to God, Daniel Hoff Agency, C12, and loved ones. “You deserve to be happy. Remember to fight for that.” Get in the Attitude of Gratitude.

Darien Van Rensalier
Augustine
Darien Van Rensalier (Augustine) is a passionate dancer from Paterson, NJ. With roots in hip-hop and other street styles, he has danced with artists and shows across local and major stages and has taught at multiple studios. His dedication to the art form has blessed him in many ways, and he is excited to pursue this new outlet of Broadway!

Romy Vuksan
Viola, Swing, Dance Captain
From Brisbane, Australia. Broadway debut, after performing in the Australian production of & Juliet! Australia/International: Jagged Little Pill, The Wedding Singer, West Side Story, Legally Blonde. TV: Masked Singer, Dancing with the Stars. To Mum & Dad, Joel, Ministry of Entertainment, friends, mentors, the entire & Juliet team that made this dream come true—endlessly grateful!