The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation

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The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation
The Musical
MusicDavid Rossmer and Steve Rosen
LyricsDavid Rossmer and Steve Rosen
Book David Rossmer and Steve Rosen
Basis National Lampoon's Vacation films
PremiereSeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22): Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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]

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Productions

Originally 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

  1. 1 2 3 Gans, Andrew (March 8, 2022). "Broadway-Aimed The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Sets Dates in Seattle and Houston". Playbill. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Meyer, Dan (January 13, 2020). "Broadway Vacation, The Musical to Make Its World Premiere at 5th Avenue Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  5. ↑ Sullivan, Lindsey (July 11, 2020). "Kate Rockwell, Hunter Foster & More Set for The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation, The Musical". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ Gans, Andrew (October 2, 2022). "World Premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Musical Ends Seattle Run October 2". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ Gans, Andrew (September 22, 2022). "World Premiere of The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Musical Opens September 22 in Seattle". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Hall, Margaret (July 7, 2022). "The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation Cancels Houston Run". Playbill. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
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