Everybody needs an escape. And when that escape comes from Lorne Michaels, you know it’s going to be smart, funny, and completely irresistible.
Yes, Schmigadoon! has officially landed on Broadway and it has all the charm of a classic musical with the sharp comedic edge you’d expect from the mastermind behind Saturday Night Live.
Welcome to a magical town where every day is a musical, everyone bursts into song at the slightest emotion, and the corn is quite literally as high as an elephant’s eye. When one unsuspecting couple stumbles into Schmigadoon, they quickly realize the only way out is to find true love. Simple, right? Not exactly.
What makes this production especially fun is that it leans into that signature Lorne Michaels humor. It lovingly pokes at classic Broadway tropes while celebrating them at the same time. Think golden-age musical meets modern satire, with just enough irreverence to keep you laughing the entire way through.
Directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli and featuring a witty, Emmy-winning score by Cinco Paul, this show doesn’t just rely on nostalgia. It reinvents it.
And that’s really the magic here. You get the big musical numbers, the sweeping romance, the over-the-top characters, but with a comedic sensibility that feels totally now. It’s playful, self-aware, and exactly what you’d expect when Lorne Michaels steps into the Broadway world.
Warning: You may not be able to leave… without a smile.
Orchestra seats, Tuesday, May 26 at 7PM at $170 a ticket.
