The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles presents “& Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Associates,” a brand new pop-up exhibit celebrating songwriter and producer Max Martin. This exhibit explores how hits from his intensive catalog have been reimagined for the hit musical & Juliet.
Timed to coincide with the touring manufacturing’s summer time run at Middle Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles (Aug. 13 – Sept. 7), the exhibit will open on the Grammy Museum on July 23 and stay on show by Oct. 27.
For greater than 30 years, Martin and his collaborators have crafted dozens of hits for superstars together with Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry. Martin joined forces with a crew of Broadway producers to re-envision his biggest hits for the stage. The consequence was & Juliet, a jukebox musical that flips the script on Romeo & Juliet and brings Martin’s music to life as a contemporary, theatrical efficiency. The present options such signature Martin hits as “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “I Need It That Manner” and “Assured.”
& Juliet has performed on 4 continents since its premiere on London’s West Finish in 2019. The Unique Broadway Forged Recording was launched in October 2022 on Atlantic Data. The present opened on Broadway on Nov. 17, 2022 and continues to be working on the Stephen Sondheim Theater. It acquired 9 Tony nominations in 2023 however went 0-9 on the large evening.
“I’m so thrilled that the Grammy Museum is highlighting & Juliet,” Martin stated in a press release. “Engaged on & Juliet has actually been a spotlight of my profession, and I’m so glad LA residents could have an opportunity to take a look at the present that has introduced a lot pleasure to so many individuals, and on the identical time go to the Grammy Museum to be taught extra concerning the songs and artifacts that impressed the rating.”
“I hope our Grammy Museum guests will stroll away with a brand new appreciation for Martin’s pop music legacy and a greater understanding of all of the arduous work that goes into making a Broadway manufacturing,” added Kelsey Goelz, curator on the Grammy Museum.
Exhibit highlights embody:
- A Britney Spears efficiency outfit from her 1999 Child One Extra Time tour
- A Britney Spears efficiency outfit from her 2001-02 Dream Inside a Dream tour
- Unique props and costume items from & Juliet, together with Romeo’s jacket
- Sheet music from & Juliet signed by Max Martin
Martin, 54, has gained 5 Grammy Awards, together with producer of the 12 months, non-classical in 2015. He has acquired 25 Grammy nominations, together with 19 within the three highest-profile classes: album, file and tune of the 12 months.
For tickets and extra info on the exhibit, go to the Grammy museum web site.