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Updated · Deadline · Apr 21Schmigadoon! Brings Musical Parody and Nostalgia to Broadway Stage
53 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 21
- Schmigadoon!, the stage adaptation of the Apple TV+ musical series, has opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre.
- The show features original songs by Cinco Paul, playful pastiches of Golden Age musicals, and a cast led by Alex Brightman and Sara Chase.
- Critics note its affectionate parody and energetic performances, offering both theatre nostalgia and fresh entertainment for Broadway audiences.
Is 'Schmigadoon!' a brilliant homage to classic musicals or just a nostalgic parody? Can 'Schmigadoon!' translate its opening-day award nominations into a Tony for Best Musical? Are streaming hits from Apple TV+ and Netflix the new hit factory for Broadway? Will the show's Broadway success be enough to revive the TV series for a third season? How does the live stage experience change the story for fans of the original series? Is Ana Gasteyer's villainous turn as Mildred Layton the standout performance of the show?