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Will SCHMIGADOON be a bway schmash? | Thoughts on the newly announced stage musical adaptation

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It has been announced this week that the stage musical adaptation of the Apple TV+ series SCHMIGADOON is set to transfer to Broadway this season.


The show, which premiered at the Kennedy Center, and follows an ordinary couple trapped in a golden age musical theatre parodying town, will open in April 2026 at the Nederlander Theatre.


However, on the heels of SMASH, and with Broadway finances looking bleak, does Mickey-Jo expect this to be a success...?


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00:00 | introduction

02:19 | what is Schmigadoon?

08:52 | will it be a Broadway hit?

15:37 | final thoughts

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