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Review: ‘Schmigadoon!’ takes the parody of musicals all the way to Broadway

The stage adaptation packs Golden Age musical tropes, pastiche songs and a cast led by Sara Chase and Alex Brightman into a two-act Broadway show.

  • On Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre, the musical adaptation of "Schmigadoon!" officially opened, bringing creator Cinco Paul's Apple Original series to the stage.
  • While on a backpacking trip to repair their relationship, contemporary couple Josh and Melissa stumble into a magical town where they must find true love to return to New York City.
  • Beetlejuice alum Alex Brightman plays the cynical fish-out-of-water foil, while Sara Chase portrays a warm musical-theater enthusiast; director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli orchestrates hypervigorous dance sequences.
  • Paul's score uses affectionate parody of Golden Age musicals, referencing "The Music Man" and "Carousel" styles while incorporating meta-theatrical numbers like "Tribulation" that evoke classic patter songs.
  • Compared to the Kennedy Center try-out last year, the production deepens the emotional arc between the main characters, aiming to make audiences fall in love with the American musical form.
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