'Schmigadoon!' takes musical parody all the way to Broadway
Chicago Tribune • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Schmigadoon!" is a satirical Broadway musical at the Nederlander Theatre, based on the Apple TV series that parodies classic Golden Age musicals like "Brigadoon," "The Music Man," and "The Sound of Music."
- The plot follows a contemporary couple, both doctors, who get trapped in the magical town of Schmigadoon and must find true love to escape, blending meta-humor with musical pastiche.
- Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, the show features energetic performances and cameos from veteran Broadway actors, compensating for a lack of an original score, especially in Act 1.
- The critic suggests the musical might benefit from condensing the first season's material and incorporating darker themes from the show's second season to enhance its appeal and avoid stretching the central joke.
- While the production is entertaining and clever, the viability of a sequel on Broadway is uncertain due to the crowded field of camp parodies.
