Kit Connor’s best known for bringing top-tier bisexual representation to our screens as teen heartthrob Nick Nelson on Netflix’s Heartstopper, but these days, he’s busy playing the most famous loverboy of all time: Romeo in Romeo and Juliet on Broadway.

What really sells the story of Romeo and Juliet, of course, is the chemistry, the pure passion. Both in their Broadway debuts, Zegler and Connor have it in spades, bringing to life a production that maintains the original Shakespearean language while adding a more modern playfulness in the staging, costuming, and music (handled by Jack Antonoff).

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor talk about their roles in Broadway's "Romeo + Juliet," how they met and dealing with imposter syndrome.

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler bring a modern twist to 'Romeo & Juliet' on Broadway, captivating Gen Z audiences.

Get a first look at production photos of ROMEO + JULIET on Broadway here! The new Broadway revival of ROMEO + JULIET stars Kit Connor as ‘Romeo’ and Rachel Zegler as ‘Juliet.’

You’ll find Rachel and Kit breaking hearts at the Circle in the Square Theatre, located at 235 W 50th Street in the heart of NYC’s theater district. A quick note about the venue: this intimate theater puts you right in the middle of all the drama with its unique in-the-round setup, meaning there’s literally no bad seat to watch this tragedy unfold.