LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In May 2022, Rachel Simone Webb headed to Toronto for rehearsals for a new musical.

Little did she know about two years later, she’d be headlining its national tour as it took the U.S. by storm.

Webb started with “& Juliet” as an ensemble member in the Broadway cast. She’s been with the show since the beginning, opening on Nov. 17, 2022 in New York.

On Nov. 19, 2022, she made her debut as “Juliet.” She was the understudy for Lorna Courtney, who originated the titular character.

Webb went on for Juliet on Broadway more than 140 times. That’s not something many Broadway understudies can say, but in this cast, Webb said it was not only the norm, it was welcomed.

“Because the load of Juliet, it’s a hefty one. It’s one that is welcomed to be shared on Broadway,” she said.

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