Olivier-winning actor David Bedella is crossing the pond to play the role of Lance in the Broadway production of & Juliet. He begins performances with the Broadway cast on March 5.
Bedella originated the role of Lance in both the 2019 Manchester production and on the West End, where he won an Olivier Award for his performance. He steps in for Tony winner Paulo Szot, who originated the role on Broadway and is taking leave from the production. Szot will return on July 16.
Framed by the creative differences of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway, & Juliet images an alternate ending to Romeo & Juliet, in which the latter chooses not to kill herself in despair, but to live! The story is set to the music of Max Martin, the Swedish song mage who has penned some of the catchiest pop anthems of the last three decades including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” and “It’s My Life.”
In addition to Bedella, the current cast includes...READ MORE