The Emmy-winning TV series Schmigadoon! is now being adapted into a musical stage production. The world premiere of the Schmigadoon! stage musical was announced by the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage in Washington D.C. The run is set for January 31 to February 9, 2005 at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater.
The musical will follow two New York doctors, Josh and Melissa, who go backpacking in an attempt to save their failing relationship but instead find themselves lost in the woods and trapped in the magical town of Schmigadoon, which resembles a classic Golden Age musical. The show will feature songs from the series’ Grammy-nominated score, including the Emmy-winning “Corn Puddin’”, as well as new songs.
Schmigadoon! was created by series creator and composer Cinco Paul, with direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Death Becomes Her, Newsies). While casting for the stage production has not yet been announced, fans can expect to see a diverse ensemble cast like the one featured on the TV series.
The TV series starred Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key as Josh and Melissa, respectively. It also included regular, recurring, and guest stars such as Fred Armisen, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short
