December 11th 2024.
Attention all theater lovers! Get ready for an exciting one-night performance of the hit Broadway musical "& Juliet" featuring none other than the remarkable Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. That's right, the first Black woman to be appointed as a Supreme Court judge will be gracing the stage on December 14th for the 8 p.m. show. And that's not all – after the performance, Jackson will be hosting a talkback session, giving fans a chance to interact with her.
The news was announced on the official Instagram page of "& Juliet" Broadway, and it has us all buzzing with excitement. But this isn't just a random role for Jackson – her love for theater has been evident since her early days. In fact, in her new memoir "Lovely One," she reveals her passion for the stage and how she even wrote about her dream of performing on Broadway in her application essay to Harvard. She even took theater classes at the prestigious university, where she once had the opportunity to act out a scene with none other than Hollywood heartthrob Matt Damon.
"I, a Miami girl from a modest background with an unabashed love of theater, dreamed of one day ascending to the highest court in the land – and I had said so in one of my supplemental application essays [to Harvard]," wrote Jackson in her book. "I expressed that I wished to attend Harvard as I believed it might help me 'to fulfill my fantasy of becoming the first Black, female Supreme Court justice to appear on a Broadway stage.'"
And now, that dream is becoming a reality. Jackson has already taken the first step towards it by being confirmed to serve on the Supreme Court in April 2022, following her nomination by President Biden in February. The official Instagram post announcing her role in "& Juliet" captioned, "Let's make that teenage dream come true, Justice Jackson."
But her involvement in the musical goes beyond just her personal aspirations. "& Juliet" is a perfect fit for Jackson, as it aligns with her values and beliefs. The show is a modern twist on the classic Shakespeare tale "Romeo & Juliet," but with a focus on female empowerment. It features popular hits from artists like Britney Spears and Katy Perry and explores what Juliet's life would have been like if she hadn't died alongside her star-crossed lover. The show is currently running at the Stephen Sondheim Theater, and a U.S. tour is also in progress.
While the exact role Jackson will be playing is being kept under wraps, reports suggest that the production has created a special ensemble role just for her. And if you're eager to learn more about Jackson's love for theater and her experience with Matt Damon, be sure to grab a copy of her memoir "Lovely One," available at various retailers.
It's truly exciting to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson fulfilling her teenage dream and making her mark on Broadway. We can't wait to see her on stage and support her in this incredible endeavor.
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