Tom Holland’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ manufacturing is heading to Broadway later this 12 months.

The 27-year-old actor is starring as Romeo within the 12-week run of William Shakespeare’s tragedy in London from subsequent month and the demand for tickets has been so overwhelming that the present goes to move throughout the Atlantic as followers of the ‘Spider-Man’ star clamour to see him tread the boards as soon as once more.

A supply informed The Mirror: “‘Romeo and Juliet’ will head to Broadway after its London run, with particulars to be introduced sooner or later.

“Whereas director Jamie Lloyd has made a reputation for himself for his minimalist diversifications of traditional texts, the headline grabber for what is basically one more manufacturing of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is undoubtedly its main man.

“Followers cannot wait to observe the Marvel hero take a look at out his appearing chops up shut and private, and with tickets costing round £200, it is an extremely profitable earner.”

Tom began his profession on the West Finish taking part in the titular position in ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ earlier than establishing himself as a film star and Lloyd described it as an “honour” to be overseeing his stage return.

He mentioned: “Tom Holland is likely one of the best, most fun younger actors on the earth. It’s an honour to welcome him again to the West Finish.”

The play is working on the Duke of York’s Theatre in London from Might 11 till August 3 and Tom will likely be joined by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet though the theatre firm had to answer “deplorable racial abuse” following the casting announcement.

A press release learn: “This should cease.

“We’re working with a outstanding group of artists. We insist that they’re free to create work with out dealing with on-line harassment.

“We’ll proceed to help and defend everybody in our firm in any respect prices. Any abuse won’t be tolerated and will likely be reported.

“Bullying and harassment haven’t any place on-line, in our business or in our wider communities.”