Schmigadoon! Stage Musical World Premiere at Kennedy Center Starting January 31

The Kennedy Center is buzzing with excitement as the world premiere stage version of Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! kicks off on January 31 at the Eisenhower Theater. This theatrical adaptation of the beloved series is set to run through February 9, so there’s plenty of time to catch a performance.

Directed and choreographed by series choreographer Christopher Gattelli, the show boasts a book, music, and lyrics by Cinco Paul, the creative mind behind Schmigadoon!. The stellar cast includes familiar faces like Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) as Josh Skinner and Sara Chase (The Great Gatsby) as Melissa Gimble. Kevin Del Aguila (Some Like It Hot) takes on the role of Reverend Layton, while other talented performers such as Javier Muñoz (Hamilton) and Isabelle McCalla (Water for Elephants) round out the ensemble.

For those who couldn’t get enough of the TV series, fear not – the musical faithfully follows the plot of the first season. Expect to be transported to Schmigadoon, a whimsical world filled with nods to classic musicals like Oklahoma! and Carousel. With a Grammy-nominated score and new songs thrown into the mix, this stage adaptation promises to be a toe-tapping delight.

The production features top-notch talent behind the scenes as well, including music supervisor David Chase and scenic designer Scott Pask. Plus, with orchestrations by Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, audiences are in for a treat.

If you’re eager to snag a ticket to this magical musical journey, head to Kennedy-Center.org to secure your spot. Don’t miss this chance to experience the theatrical wonder of Schmigadoon! live on stage.