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‘& Juliet’ Star Rachel Simone Webb revels in her success

Rachel Simone Webb shines as Juliet in the Broadway hit ‘& Juliet,’ bringing gospel roots and pop anthems to the stage. She’s singing her heart out with hits from Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys!

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August 25, 2025

Rachel Simone Webb, star of '& Juliet,' celebrates her Broadway success

Actress Rachel Simone Webb is the leading lady in the Broadway hit musical “& Juliet.” Webb plays the starring role of Juliet, opposite of Romeo. She formulated her musical background by singing gospel music and draws inspiration from such legendary artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Yolanda Adams, and the Clark Sisters. Being in this musical brought out a different challenge for Webb as she and the cast go through a litany of pop hits to make the show pop. Songs like “Oops! I did it Again” by Britney Spears and “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys are familiar tunes fans can rock to.

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