Alex Brightman, Sara Chase Set Final Bows in Broadway's Schmigadoon!
Playbill • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tony-nominated musical Schmigadoon!, starring Alex Brightman and Sara Chase, will conclude their performances on January 17, 2027, at the Nederlander Theatre, with future casting yet to be announced.
- The musical, based on the Apple TV+ series created by Cinco Paul, features a score including all Grammy-nominated songs from the show plus new additions, and is set in a magical world inspired by Golden Age musicals.
- Schmigadoon! won four Tony Awards this season, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Orchestrations, tying with The Lost Boys and Ragtime for the most wins.
- The production opened on Broadway on April 20, 2026, following its 2025 world premiere at the Kennedy Center, with Christopher Gattelli directing and choreographing the extended run scheduled through April 4, 2027.
- The current cast includes notable performers such as Jennifer Simard (until December 1), Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, and Michelle Visage, who will succeed Simard as Mildred Layton starting December 4.
