Actress Chrissy Metz is making her Broadway debut in the jukebox musical "& Juliet" as the character Angelique [1, 2, 3].

This move marks a significant expansion of Metz's professional range, transitioning from her celebrated television career to the New York City stage. By joining a long-running production, she leverages her high public profile to draw attention to a specific role within a popular musical format.

Metz portrays Angelique, who serves as a nurse and a close friend to the protagonist, Juliet [1, 4]. The production reimagines the classic Shakespearean tragedy by exploring what would happen if Juliet lived [5]. The actress is joining the cast for a limited engagement that began June 18, 2024 [6, 7].

"I’m thrilled to join the cast of & Juliet," Metz said [3].

The actress previously expressed her excitement about the transition to live theater. "I can’t wait to perform on Broadway," Metz said [8].

Her casting brings a new dynamic to the supporting ensemble. The role of Angelique allows Metz to provide emotional support and comedic timing alongside the lead characters, a transition that aligns with her previous dramatic work on "This Is Us" [1, 4].

“"I’m thrilled to join the cast of & Juliet."”

The casting of a recognized television star like Metz in a limited Broadway run is a common strategic move for jukebox musicals to maintain ticket sales and generate fresh press cycles. By integrating a known personality into a supporting role, the production can attract a demographic of viewers who may not typically attend theater but are fans of the actor's previous work.