‘& Juliet’ Story & Characters | The BSB Podcast
What if Juliet didn’t end her story with a tragic balcony, a bottle of poison, and two very dead teenagers? What if, instead, she decided to shake off the heartbreak, pack her bags, and write her own happily-ever-after? Enter & Juliet, the wildly fun musical that asks one very important question: What if William Shakespeare’s Juliet got a second chance, and a killer pop soundtrack to go with it? Packed with irresistible hits from Max Martin, dazzling choreography, colorful costumes, plenty of laughs, and just the right amount of romance, & Juliet flips the script on one of the most famous love stories ever told.
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, host Brian Kitson is joined by a special guest, Kylie Wieand, who has been waiting not so patiently for her Romeo to arrive! And by Romeo, we mean for this Broadway musical to arrive in Detroit! Our guest has been so excited to see this story where Juliet isn’t waiting around for Romeo to figure things out. What about this show really stood out to these two? Listen in to find out!
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Podcast credits and show notes for this podcast
Guest:
- Kylie Wieand
- Brian Kitson
Recorded on 04/7/2026
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