Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor to make Broadway debut in Romeo + Juliet this fall
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper breakout Kit Connor will make their Broadway debuts in a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet. On Tuesday, Zegler, 22, reacted with crying emojis to a years-old X post, in which she had written: “Ok but when can I be on Broadway.” Meanwhile, Connor, 20, will be following in the footsteps of his Heartstopper co-star Joe Locke, who also made his Broadway debut this February, starring in Hadestown. The announcement of Romeo + Juliet coincides with the recent news that Tom Holland will make his West End debut in a separate London production of Romeo & Juliet from director Jamie Lloyd. “For a casting announcement of a play to ignite such twisted ugly abuse is truly embarrassing for those so empty and barren in their own lives that they must meddle in hateful abuse.” The letter follows a statement issued by the Jamie Lloyd theatre company condemning the “barrage of deplorable racial abuse”.
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Tom Holland proudly waves and blows kisses to adoring fans outside Duke of York's Theatre following his second Romeo & Juliet performance after the opening night received rave reviews
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Tom Holland praises his 'incredible' Romeo & Juliet co-stars as he shares cast photo following postponed opening night: 'Highlight of my career'
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Tom Holland's Romeo and Juliet set to 'transfer to Broadway' after West End tickets sold out in TWO HOURS - amid 'barrage of deplorable racial abuse' over diverse casting
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West End theatre company blasts racial abuse directed at Black actor starring alongside Tom Holland in Romeo & Juliet
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