In the literary world, it is a real head-scratcher that, even with all the emotional chaos tragedy throws one’s way, readers still have a soft spot for it over comedy—especially when Shakespeare is in the mix. While Shakespeare’s brilliance continues to shine through countless adaptations, nothing captures the magic quite like a live performance. And when it comes to the timeless love story of Romeo and Juliet, which has been reimagined every decade, the latest Broadway production featuring Rachel Zelger and Kit Connor has generated all the buzz readers come to love. 

To top it off, these two stars arrived on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, who always knows how to bring the latest and greatest to the spotlight. 

The latest Broadway revival of Romeo + Juliet, featuring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor, kicked off previews on September 26. Fans have been eagerly counting down to this moment, and with the star appeal that Zegler and Connor bring to the stage, Jimmy Fallon could not resist inviting them as the newest guests on The Tonight Show. They recently took to X to share the news about their arrival to chat about the Broadway show in the Big Apple.

The post includes two slides: the first captures a moment just below the show’s logo, probably backstage, where Zegler is wrapped in an embrace from Connor on her right. The second shot shows them on The Tonight Show set, lounging on a comfy sofa with Zegler laughing it up while Connor channels his inner Romeo. Zegler dazzled in a black slip dress with halter neck details, while Connor matched the vibe in an olive green suit and trousers, topped off with a black t-shirt underneath.

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Fans can tune into the episode to hear what the stars think about the Broadway revival, but with this production, Zegler has realized her dream of breaking free from traditional storytelling—something the director has confirmed.

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor officially stepped onto the Broadway stage with previews of Romeo + Juliet on September 26 at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Director Sam Gold has put a fresh, bold spin on this tragic tale, set to open on October 24 and run through February 26. With the tagline “The Youth Are F---ed,” the production promises a grittier, bloodier, and more daring version of the story while encouraging audiences to vote in the upcoming elections.

In a November interview with Variety, Zegler discussed her vision for portraying the princess in her upcoming film Snow White, aiming to break free from traditional fantasy storytelling. Although Romeo + Juliet is not strictly fantasy, Zegler’s contribution to modernizing this classic tale already takes her vision to a bigger playground. Now, fans just have to wait and see if they live up to the high expectations they have set with this show.

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