The Addam’s Family Begins Next Year

The Addam’s Family has its world premier in Chicago in November. The musical, which is highly anticipated, is based on the highly eccentric family that was created by Charles Addams and was first published in The New Yorker in 1933. Who could have known that the cartoonist was then publishing what would be one of the most popular cartoons of his day? It eventually spawned a TV show in the 1960s and an two animated TV series, one that aired in the ’70s and one in the ’90s. It also was the source for a series of movies in the ’90s. Well the story is now on its way to New York, with previews beginning in Broadway next year, on March 5, 2010.

The Addam’s Family, New Musical is highly anticipated. And even though no actors have been officially cast it has been confirmed that Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth have been participating in closed readings. Also participating in the workshop have been Terrence Mann, Marylouise Burke, Jan Maxwell, Zachary James and Kevin Chamberlin. The musical will feature a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (who also were the librettists for Jersey Boys,) music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, direction and design by Phelim McDremott and Julian Crouch, Choreography by Sergio Trujillo, lighting by Natasha Katz and music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell. The Addams Family tickets are available for Chicago, but keep an eye for ticket sales for Broadway.

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