The Apple TV+ series is launching a stage adaptation at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
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“He goes there and is roped into attempting to bid on Betsy’s basket.
In fact, as soon as the song’s over, it’ll start.”
The cast of ‘Schmigadoon’ in rehearsal.Daniel Rader
Now, with the stage production, they get to restore it to its original place.
“This was one of the tragic cuts and I decided I wanted to bring it back.
Whatever terminology you want to use.”
Alex Brightman and McKenzie Kurtz in ‘Schmigadoon’.Daniel Rader
However, one thing we won’t see isa dream ballet.
“We just don’t have time for a dream ballet.
That’s fast-forward time, so you’re welcome.”
The cast of ‘Schmigadoon’.Daniel Rader
For Paul, this has been an opportunity to see his work in a new light.
“People are different performers,” he reflects.
“It has been stunning to me how in so many ways they have very similar skill sets.
Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong on ‘Schmigadoon!’ season 2.Apple TV+
All the things that Keegan and Cecily are really good at their counterparts are as well.
But I’ve been blown away by them.
It was fully written, including songs, before AppleTV+ pulled the plug.
Aaron Tveit and Cecily Strong on ‘Schmigadoon’ season 1.Apple TV+
Could we get a stage production or even a concert presentation?
“There have been some talks about it,” says Paul.
“Most of the movement is inside my heart, but I’m not giving up.
Fred Armisen and Alan Cumming on ‘Schmigadoon!’ season 1.
You just never know; life is long.”
