Yep, you read right. The creepy yet lovable Addams family is getting a musical of their own, courtesy of Broadway in Chicago. Making its world premier here in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre (aka Ford Center for the Performing Arts), The Addams Family – A New Musical will begin its pre-Broadway run in November 2009.
Like many other Gen X-ers, I grew up watching “The Addams Family” after school, my favorite characters being mother Morticia and the oh-so-hairy gibberish-speaking Cousin Itt. (and, yes, being an avid crossword enthusiast, “Itt” is spelled with 2 t’s!).
Judging from the creative team, this show has a lot of promise: composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (The Jersey Boys), and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter).
By the way, does anyone know what these original Addams Family actors are up to now?
Filed under: Broadway in Chicago, Broadway-bound, Musical, Oriental Theatre (Ford), Upcoming Shows, World Premier | Tagged: Andrew Lippa, Broadway in Chicago, Cousin Itt, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Julian Crouch, Olivier Award, Oriental Theatre (Ford), Phelim McDermott, Sergio Trujillo, Shockheaded Peter, The Addams Family, The Jersey Boys, The Wild Party
I’m SOOOO excited for this- it’s going to be great! I’m bringing all my friends. I love the Addams family.