Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler ‘so excited’ to lead Romeo + Juliet on Broadway

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler (Image: Netflix and Lionsgate)

Heartstopper star Kit Connor is following in the footsteps of his co-star Joe Locke and heading to Broadway. The actor, 20, is set to lead a new production of the Shakespeare classic, Romeo + Juliet alongside West Side Story‘s Rachel Zegler.

The news was confirmed on Tuesday (16 April) after both stars had teased the production on their respective social accounts. The new production will be directed by Sam Gold with music provided by Jack Antonoff. Sonya Tayeh is billed as providing movement.

In a short video teasing the show, Kit Connor said he was “so excited” to appear on Broadway. Connor’s Instagram caption mentioned the show will be “On Broadway for a strictly limited engagement this fall.”

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