Tom Holland’s Romeo And Juliet manufacturing is heading to Broadway later this yr. The 27-year-old actor is starring as Romeo within the 12-week run of William Shakespeare’s tragedy in London from subsequent month, and the demand for tickets has been so overwhelming that the present goes to go throughout the Atlantic as followers of the Spiderman star clamour to see him tread the boards as soon as once more.
A supply informed The Mirror: “Romeo And Juliet will head to Broadway after its London run, with particulars to be introduced sooner or later.
“Whereas director Jamie Lloyd has made a reputation for himself for his minimalist diversifications of basic texts, the headline grabber for what is actually yet one more manufacturing of Romeo And Juliet is undoubtedly its main man.
“Followers cannot wait to observe the Marvel hero take a look at out his appearing chops up shut and private, and with tickets costing round £200 (S$340), it is an extremely profitable earner.”
Holland began his profession on the West Finish enjoying the titular position in Billy Elliot: The Musical earlier than establishing himself as a film star and Lloyd described it as an “honour” to be overseeing his stage return.
He mentioned: “Tom Holland is without doubt one of the best, most fun younger actors on the planet. It’s an honour to welcome him again to the West Finish.”
The play is operating on the Duke of York’s Theatre in London from Could 11 till Aug 3, and Holland can be joined by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet though the theatre firm had to answer “deplorable racial abuse” following the casting announcement.
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