That's when a solid soundtrack meets witty scriptwriting, making for a musical paradise made in heaven. The couple explored various ideas for ten years, but nothing came to fruition as the storytelling did not fall into place. Max Martin and his wife, who is also the musical's co-producer, truly understand this. To provide a greater perspective, more than 75 Max Martin songs have made it to the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles since his music breakthrough in 1995.Īs with all movies, stories, plays and musicals, the storyline is vital.

But if you think this is a jukebox musical, oh no, it is so much more. You are on the right track if you sense a woman empowerment story coming up.īut what is a musical without a solid soundtrack? Helmed by legendary five-time Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin’s 30 years of chart-topping tunes, including popular songs from Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and more, there were many moments when the musical felt like a rock concert. In & Juliet musical, Juliet’s story gets remixed, with or without Romeo. Those familiar with the scriptwriter's work will know they are in for a treat. PHOTO: Daniel Boud /Base Entertainment Asiaįirst, this play-within-a-play concept is penned by Emmy Award-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, David West Read. Schitt's Creek's award-winning scriptwriter David West Read brings life to Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway in & Juliet Musical.

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