Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ brings a pop-powered jukebox retelling of Shakespeare to Memphis this week

A Memphis stop for a touring Broadway hit

Memphis audiences have a new entry on the city’s fall theater calendar this week as “& Juliet” arrives at the Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement. The national tour is scheduled in Memphis from November 25 through November 30, 2025, with multiple performances across the week.

The production is part of the Orpheum Theatre Group’s 2025–2026 Broadway season lineup, which includes a mix of contemporary touring titles and long-running favorites. The Memphis engagement is billed as a Memphis premiere within that season.

What “& Juliet” is—and why it’s called a jukebox musical

“& Juliet” is a jukebox musical, a form built around previously released songs rather than an entirely original score. In this case, the show uses pop hits written and/or produced by Max Martin, a songwriter and producer whose catalog spans late-1990s and 2000s pop through more recent chart staples.

The story reframes Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” by imagining a different path for Juliet after the play’s famous ending. The theatrical hook is narrative revision: the original tragedy becomes a launching point for a new plotline centered on Juliet’s agency and the consequences of choosing a different future.

Music at the center of the storytelling

The score draws on widely recognizable radio-era pop, and the show’s structure integrates those songs as character-driven numbers rather than concert-style inserts. The setlist includes titles such as:

• “Since U Been Gone”
• “Roar”
• “...Baby One More Time”
• “Larger Than Life”
• “That’s The Way It Is”
• “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”

For Memphis theatergoers, the appeal of a jukebox format often lies in its dual promise: familiarity in the music paired with novelty in the story and staging. In touring productions, that combination can broaden the audience beyond regular musical-theater patrons to include pop music fans and groups seeking an accessible entry point.

When and where

“& Juliet” runs at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis from November 25 to November 30, 2025. The engagement includes evening performances and weekend matinees. The schedule also reflects a holiday-week adjustment for some ticket holders tied to Thanksgiving week programming.

“& Juliet” is positioned as a high-energy pop musical that uses a recognizable songbook to reimagine a canonical story for contemporary audiences.

How it fits into Memphis’ broader theater season

The Memphis stop for “& Juliet” arrives amid a larger season of touring Broadway titles booked at the Orpheum across late 2025 and 2026. In practical terms, these short runs can concentrate demand into a single week, making early planning important for patrons who prioritize specific dates, seating areas, or group outings.