Charli D’Amelio as “Charmion” in ‘& Juliet’.Photo:Bruce Glikas/Getty
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Charlie D’Ameliois staying onBroadwaya little longer!The 20-year-old TikTok star confirmed on Feb. 24 that she’s extending her run in& Julietat the Stephen Sondheim Theatre and will now be on the show through Sept. 7. In a press release, D’Amilo shared “Performing in& Juliethas truly been a career highlight for me” and that she’s “having so much fun every night getting to dance my heart out on stage with such talented performers.“Charli D’Amelio as ‘Charmion’ in ‘& Juliet’.Bruce Glikas/GettyD’Amelio opened up about her decision to extend her stay onToday with Jenna & Friendsand shared she is “so in love with this show and everyone that is involved in it, so I can’t leave so soon.““This felt so far away from what a dream could be to me,” she continued. “The fact that I’m doing& Julieteight times a week on a Broadway stage is unlike anything I’ve ever done before [and] more than I could have ever imagined.“She also talked about being out on her own in New York away from her family and called it “quite a change” for her.“This is the first time I’m truly on my own,” she explained. “My family’s on the other side of the country, so it’s definitely an adjustment. I wish my mom could make me some food… Because cooking is the one thing I don’t always have a lot of time for, so it’s a lot of ordering food.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.& Juliet,which began previews with D’Amelio on Oct. 29, is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’sRomeo & Juliet, where Juliet finds a second chance at love and life on her terms. D’Amelio — who danced competitively for over a decade before her rise to fame on TikTok — portrays ‘Charmian,’ a dance-heavy role in the show’s ensemble that also includesNSYNC’sJoey Fatone.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about her Broadway debut back in October 2024, D’Amelio shared she never thought “I would be able to be a part of a show like& Julietand have this be my new normal.“Charli D’Amelio.Bruce Glikas/Getty"I’m very lucky that& Julietputs all of the amazing people in the rehearsals to get us all very ready for the show,” she continued. “We’re all learning together, so there’s just something really powerful and special about it.“While she faced challenges learning to sing in an ensemble while preparing for her role, D’Amelio said she’s more interested in what “creatives have to say” about the show rather than the critics.“There’s so many strong and powerful messages throughout the show that I just hope people leave feeling so refreshed and excited,” she continued. “It does read very well, and I hope that everyone leaves feeling so much joy and happiness.“Tickets for& Julietare now on sale.
Charlie D’Ameliois staying onBroadwaya little longer!
The 20-year-old TikTok star confirmed on Feb. 24 that she’s extending her run in& Julietat the Stephen Sondheim Theatre and will now be on the show through Sept. 7. In a press release, D’Amilo shared “Performing in& Juliethas truly been a career highlight for me” and that she’s “having so much fun every night getting to dance my heart out on stage with such talented performers.”
Charli D’Amelio as ‘Charmion’ in ‘& Juliet’.Bruce Glikas/Getty
D’Amelio opened up about her decision to extend her stay onToday with Jenna & Friendsand shared she is “so in love with this show and everyone that is involved in it, so I can’t leave so soon.”
“This felt so far away from what a dream could be to me,” she continued. “The fact that I’m doing& Julieteight times a week on a Broadway stage is unlike anything I’ve ever done before [and] more than I could have ever imagined.”
She also talked about being out on her own in New York away from her family and called it “quite a change” for her.
“This is the first time I’m truly on my own,” she explained. “My family’s on the other side of the country, so it’s definitely an adjustment. I wish my mom could make me some food… Because cooking is the one thing I don’t always have a lot of time for, so it’s a lot of ordering food.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
& Juliet,which began previews with D’Amelio on Oct. 29, is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’sRomeo & Juliet, where Juliet finds a second chance at love and life on her terms. D’Amelio — who danced competitively for over a decade before her rise to fame on TikTok — portrays ‘Charmian,’ a dance-heavy role in the show’s ensemble that also includesNSYNC’sJoey Fatone.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE about her Broadway debut back in October 2024, D’Amelio shared she never thought “I would be able to be a part of a show like& Julietand have this be my new normal.”
Charli D’Amelio.Bruce Glikas/Getty
“I’m very lucky that& Julietputs all of the amazing people in the rehearsals to get us all very ready for the show,” she continued. “We’re all learning together, so there’s just something really powerful and special about it.”
While she faced challenges learning to sing in an ensemble while preparing for her role, D’Amelio said she’s more interested in what “creatives have to say” about the show rather than the critics.
“There’s so many strong and powerful messages throughout the show that I just hope people leave feeling so refreshed and excited,” she continued. “It does read very well, and I hope that everyone leaves feeling so much joy and happiness.”
Tickets for& Julietare now on sale.
source: people.com
