Schmigadoon! is a stage musical adaptation of the musical television series of the same name, with a book, music and lyrics by Cinco Paul, who created the TV series with Ken Daurio.[1] The musical included songs from the TV series and some original songs written for the stage.[2] The story follows two New York City doctors, Melissa Gimble and Josh Skinner, who are struggling with their romantic relationship, as they find themselves trapped in a magical town similar to the set of a Golden Age musical and populated by colorful people who frequently break out into song.
| Schmigadoon! | |
|---|---|
| Music | Cinco Paul |
| Lyrics | Cinco Paul |
| Book | Cinco Paul |
| Basis | Schmigadoon! by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio |
| Productions | 2025 Washington D.C. |
Productions
editWorkshop (2024) and Washington D.C. (upcoming)
editA workshop presentation of the show was held in June 2024, with a cast that included Sara Chase as Melissa Gimble, Adam Pally as Josh Skinner, Joy Woods as Emma Tate, Kevin Del Aguila as Reverend Layton and the Leprechaun, Claybourne Elder as Danny Bailey, Beth Leavel as Mildred Layton, Mauricio Martinez as Doc Lopez, Ruthie Ann Miles as Florence Menlove and Countess von Blerkom, Brad Oscar as Mayor Menlove, Stephanie Styles as Betsy McDonough and Jeffrey Cornelius as Carson Tate.[3]
The musical is scheduled to premiere at the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as part of the Broadway Center Stage series from January 31 until February 9, 2025. The production is set to be directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.[4][5] The cast is set to include Alex Brightman as Josh. Reprising their roles from the workshop are Chase as Melissa, Skinner as Mildred, Del Aguila as Reverend Layton and Oscar as Mayor Menlove. Ann Harada reprises her role from the television series as Florence Menlove. Other new cast includes McKenzie Kurtz as Betsy, Isabelle McCalla as Emma, Javier Muńoz as Doc Lopez, and Ryan Vasquez as Danny.[6]
See also
edit- Schm-reduplication, indicating irony or sarcasm
References
edit- ^ Floyd, Thomas (May 7, 2024). "Canceled TV show Schmigadoon! will live on as a stage musical". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Swift, Andy. "Schmigadoon! Being Adapted into Stage Musical, Set for 2025 Debut", Aol, May 7, 2024
- ^ "Rialto Chatter: Schmigadoon! Gets Presentation – Workshop Cast Revealed!", BroadwayWorld, June 15, 2024
- ^ "World-Premiere Stage Adaptation of Schmigadoon! Is Coming to the Kennedy Center in 2025". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Evans, Greg (May 7, 2024). "Schmigadoon! Stage Musical Adaptation of Apple TV+ Series to Get World Premiere in D.C. Next Winter". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Casting has been announced for the Schmigadoon! stage musical", WhatsOnStage, November 18, 2024