Quentin Earl Darrington, Bre Jackson, Andrew Kober, and More Will Join Jennifer Nettles in Giulia

Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) announced the complete cast and creative team for the upcoming world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, with book, music, and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles. The show runs June 28-July 26, with an opening set for July 10.

As previously announced, Nettles will play the title role, Giulia. Joining her are Matthew Amira as Carlo, Quentin Earl Darrington as Cardinale, Emily Fink as Maria, Bre Jackson as La Capitana, Andrew Kober as Pietro, Aubrey Matalon as Renata, Christopher M. Ramirez as Governatore, Didi Romero as Duchessa, Jessica Rush as the standby for Giulia and Duchessa, Jamila Sabares-Klemm as ensemble, Naomi Serrano as Vitoria, Sam Simahk as Father Paolo, and Maya Sistruck as ensemble. Understudies are Kim Onah and Kaleb Wells.

The production is directed by Mary Zimmerman and choregraphed by Austin McCormick. The creative team also includes scenic designer Daniel Ostling, costume designer Ana Kuzmanić, lighting designer T.J. Gerckens, sound designer Palmer Hefferan, hair and wig designer Charles G. LaPointe, music director and arranger Adam Rothenberg, orchestrator Cian McCarthy, and music coordinator Michael Aarons.

Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is inspired by a true story. What began as a single act of self-defense ripples through Palermo, creating a cascade of casualties and inspiring a secret sisterhood. Can Giulia Tofana save them all without losing herself?