“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss will officially be returning to Broadway in the jukebox musical “& Juliet” for a limited run starting on December 11 and concluding on March 8, 2026. Find out more about the show and Burruss’ role below.
Burruss’ Storied History with Broadway
Burruss made her impressive Broadway debut back in 2018 in the hit show “Chicago” as the character Matron “Mama” Morton. She then transitioned to producing a range of successful plays and musicals, such as “Thoughts of a Colored Man,” “The Piano Lesson,” “The Wiz,” and recent sensation “Othello,” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker, along with the rest of their production team, scored their biggest achievement yet with “Othello.” The play broke the record for highest weekly gross for a Broadway play, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and brought in $2.8 million in its second week of previews.
Leon Bennett/Getty Images“I could not be more thrilled to return to the Broadway stage in this incredible musical,” Burruss told Variety in an exclusive interview. “As a songwriter myself, I am such a fan of Max Martin’s genius mind, and to get to come back to Broadway in this joyful musical that celebrates his catalog is a dream come true.”
What is Burruss’ Role in “& Juliet?”
“& Juliet” opened on Broadway on November 17, 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The jukebox musical, directed by Luke Sheppard, flips the script on one of the greatest love stories ever told. It features iconic music from the Swedish producer and songwriter Max Martin, who recently produced Taylor Swift‘s newest album, “The Life Of A Showgirl.”
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesOn the show’s official site, the description reads:
“What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.”
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including ‘Since U Been Gone‚’ ‘Roar,’ ‘Baby One More Time,’ ‘Larger Than Life‚’ ‘That’s The Way It Is,’ and ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.”
Burruss will join the cast as the character Angélique, who is Juliet’s nurse and confidant. Though her character is a supportive maternal figure to Juliet, she gets her own story arc as a love interest to Lance.
Burruss Shares the Exciting News Online & Support Pours In
The “RHOA” alum announced her return to acting on her Instagram on October 9, where she relayed just how excited she was about the role in the caption of her post:
“I’ve been wanting to go back to the Broadway stage for a while now & Im so excited to join the cast of @andjulietbway! This is gonna be so fun. Yall gotta come see me in NYC!
& the 2nd swipe was a message from my friend @brandin.jay! It made me smile today. Looking forward to yall seeing the show! ❤️”
Thousands rushed in to show their support for Burruss. Fellow “RHOA” star Cynthia Bailey commented, “👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.”
Similarly, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace Dillard Bassett joined in by writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
“Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman Youngblood also commented, “💛💛💛 you gon make me get on this plane!”
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‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss Makes an Exciting Announcement – ‘I could not be more thrilled’