‘Schmigadoon!’ Stage Musical Adaptation to Premiere in 2025
Schmigadoon!, the comedy musical TV series by Apple TV+, is getting the live musical treatment at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on January 31 to February 9, 2025. It will be presented as part of the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series.
The TV series ran on Apple TV+ for two seasons– 6 episodes in 2021 and another 6 in 2023. Starring Keegan Michael-Key as Josh Skinner and Cecily Strong as Melissa Gimble, the story follows a couple who stumble upon a magical town inspired by classic musicals. They quickly discover that they cannot leave until they find true love.
The show lovingly parodies and pays homage to iconic Broadway musicals while exploring themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery. Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Ann Harada, Aaron Tveit, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short, Tituss Burgess, and Patrick Page, among many others, also made appearances in the show.
The musical is written by Cinco Paul (book, music, and lyrics), who was also the co-creator and composer of the TV series. It will feature hits from the series as well as new songs that will be written for the stage production. Christopher Gattelli will serve as director and choreographer.
Casting and other information have yet to be announced.
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