Charli D’Amelio Makes Her Broadway Debut in& Julietand Celebrates with Her Family by Her Side

Mar. 15, 2025

Charli D’Amelio makes her Broadway bow at her first performance of ‘& Juliet’ at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Oct. 29, 2024.Photo:Bruce Glikas/Getty

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Charli D’Ameliocanofficially add Broadway to her list of accomplishments.

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the world’s most followed TikToker andDancing with the Starschampionofficially made her debut on the boards, completing her first performance in& Juliet.

The Tony-nominated musical — now playing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City — flips the script on the tragic love story of William Shakespeare’sRomeo & Juliet, imagining what would happen if Juliet lived and got a second chance at life and love on her terms.

D’Amelio, who spent more than a decade as a competitive dancer before launching her social media career, is in the dance-heavy ensemble role of ‘Charmion." Her limited run in the musical wraps Jan. 19, 2025.

Heidi D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Charli D’Amelio and Marc D’Amelio at the opening night party celebrating Charli’s Broadway debut in ‘& Juliet,’ held at Parm on New York City’s Upper West Side.Bruce Glikas/Getty

Among the supporters in the audience cheering her on Tuesday night wasmom Heidi D’Amelio, sister Dixie D’Amelio and dad Marc D’Amelio. The family, who starred in Hulu’sThe D’Amelio Showfor three seasons, all posed for photos together at a post-show celebration held atItalian eatery Parm.They even presented Marc with a cake for his upcoming birthday on Nov. 1.

For the event, Charli wore a unique little black strapless dress, designed with strips of fabric wrapped around a grey base.

It was one of a few looks Charli rocked Tuesday night. After her celebratory curtain call, she also posed in the house in a fashion-forward lilac dress. The garb featured a spaghetti-strap bandeau-style top with paneling on the front, a cape-length back and a coordinating mini skirt.

She later signed autographs in a brown suit jacket, greeting enthusiastic fans waiting for her John Hancock.

Charli D’Amelio poses in the Stephen Sondheim Theatre after making her Broadway debut in ‘& Juliet,’ the hit Max Martin musical.Bruce Glikas/Getty

Charli wasn’t the only one making her debut on Tuesday night. Seven company members made their debuts: Gabe Amato, Reese Britts, Nicholas Cooper, Jhailyn Paige Farcon, Elsa Keefe, Alejandro MullerDahlberg and Darien Van Rensalier.

Veteran actors joining the cast Tuesday were Alison Luff, Cassie Silva, Liam Pearce,

All joined continuing cast members Maya Boyd, Drew Gehling, Jeannette Bayardelle, Paulo Szot, Michael Iván Carrier, Makai Hernandez, Daniel Assetta, Najah Hetsberger, Joomin Hwang, Khailah Johnson, Alaina Ví Maderal, Daniel J. Maldonado, Joe Moeller, Ava Noble and Romy Vuksan.

Charli D’Amelio poses with the cast of ‘& Juliet’ backstage on her opening night on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Oct. 29, 2024 in New York City.Bruce Glikas/Getty

Charli D’Amelio carried a bouquet of flowers at an afterparty celebrating her opening night on Broadway in ‘& Juliet,’ a celebration that was held at Parm in New York City’s West Side Story.Bruce Glikas/Getty

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News that Charli was joining the cast of& Julietwas announced back in September.

“I’m beyond excited to join the Broadway community — it’s a dream I’ve had since I was a little girl,” she said in a statement at the time. “To be able to make my Broadway debut, especially in the cast of& Juliet,is truly a dream come true, and I can’t wait to share this experience with everyone.”

Tickets for& Julietare now on sale.

Charli D’Amelio signs autographs after making her Broadway debut in ‘& Juliet,’ the Max Martin musical.Bruce Glikas/Getty

source: people.com