Romeo + Juliet, Sam Gold’s new Broadway adaptation of the Shakespeare classic starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, sold out its first three preview performances last week, filling Circle in the Square beyond its seating capacity and scoring the week’s top average ticket price at $178.94.

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday to discuss the new Broadway production of Romeo + Juliet, which just began previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

The 20-year-old actor is stirring up a storm in New York in his role as Shakespearean lead Romeo opposite the Snow White star, 23, as part of Tony winner Sam Gold and Jack Antonoff’s modern musical adaptation.

The two stars are making their Broadway debuts in the new production of William Shakespeare's classic play — and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at the excitement

Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor made their Broadway debuts last night in the latest take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo + Juliet. And although the majority of their respective adoring fanbases will have to wait for a shot to see the show live, it didn't stop them from celebrating right alongside them on social media.

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler, who co-star in the Broadway production of "Romeo + Juliet," make a joint television appearance Monday night. They appear for

Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler as the star-cross'd lovers, begins performances tonight at Circle in the Square Theatre