The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen.[1] It is based on the characters from the National Lampoon's Vacation film series.[2]
| The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation | |
|---|---|
| The Musical | |
| Music | David Rossmer and Steve Rosen |
| Lyrics | David Rossmer and Steve Rosen |
| Book | David Rossmer and Steve Rosen |
| Basis | National Lampoon's Vacation films |
| Premiere | September 22, 2022: Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Productions
editOriginally titled Broadway Vacation, the musical had an industry reading in November 2019, starring Kerry Butler and Will Swenson.[3]
The musical's world premiere was planned for fall 2020 at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle,[4] but the production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for fall 2022.[1][5] It opened on September 22, 2022, after beginning previews on September 13, and closed on October 2.[6] Directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, the premiere production starred Megan Reinking as Ellen and Hunter Foster as Clark.[7] Kate Rockwell was originally slated to play Ellen,[8] but she left the production because of her pregnancy.[9]
The production was expected to move to Houston for a brief engagement at Theatre Under The Stars after its premiere in Seattle,[1] but the production company's creative director announced the cancellation of the Houston run in July 2022.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gans, Andrew (March 8, 2022). "Broadway-Aimed The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Sets Dates in Seattle and Houston". Playbill. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Lefkowitz, Andy (January 13, 2020). "Broadway Vacation, New Musical Based on Vacation Film Franchise, Sets World Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Lefkowitz, Andy (November 19, 2019). "Kerry Butler, Will Swenson & More to Lead Reading of New Musical Based on Vacation Film Franchise". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Meyer, Dan (January 13, 2020). "Broadway Vacation, The Musical to Make Its World Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Sullivan, Lindsey (July 11, 2020). "Kate Rockwell, Hunter Foster & More Set for The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation, The Musical". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (October 2, 2022). "World Premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Musical Ends Seattle Run October 2". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (September 22, 2022). "World Premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Musical Opens September 22 in Seattle". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Rosky, Nicole (July 11, 2022). "Kate Rockwell and Hunter Foster Will Lead Premiere of THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION at 5th Avenue Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (September 12, 2022). "Megan Reinking to Replace Kate Rockwell in THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION at The 5th Avenue Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Hall, Margaret (July 7, 2022). "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Cancels Houston Run". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.