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.

Although the majority of the public has yet to see it, Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler made their debuts as Romeo and Juliet over the weekend, and those who have been blessed enough to have seen it already have given it nothing but some stellar and rave reviews.

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

Romeo + Juliet will be on Jimmy Fallon next week! Tune into The Tonight Show on Monday, September 30 to see Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler on the show.

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.

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