Both the Heartstopper<\/a> star and the Golden Globe-winning actress are making their debuts on Broadway with the new production, which is a \u201cmodern day\u201d adaptation and will open this autumn.<\/p>\n The news was teased yesterday as avid Instagram<\/a> users noticed that both Zegler and Connor had posted matching images of their characters\u2019 initials along with a caption of a heart and dagger emoji.<\/p>\n As if that wasn\u2019t enough of a big clue, the pair also tagged the location as Verona, the Italian city that forms the backdrop of the Shakespearean tale.<\/p>\n Acclaimed theatre director Sam Gold will be at the helm of Romeo + Juliet, while Grammy-winning producer Jack Antonoff will be behind the music in the play.<\/p>\n Antonoff is best known for being the lead singer of rock band Bleachers, but has also worked as a songwriter and producer for the likes of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Florence & The Machine plus more.<\/p> It\u2019s safe to say that news of the casting and the inclusion of what could be a pretty mega score has sent fans into overdrive, with many overjoyed at the news of both stars getting their Broadway debut with Romeo + Juliet.<\/p>\n Zegler herself has naturally been excited to share the news with fans, quote tweeting a past 2016 post of her own that asks when she can \u201cbe on Broadway\u201d.<\/p>\n She has since responded with a series of crying emojis.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d https:\/\/t.co\/kwll6oHWb0<\/a><\/p>\u2014 rachel zegler (she\/her\/hers) (@rachelzegler) April 16, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>![\"Kit](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/Kit-Connor-bf91c64.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Kit")
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