“Schmigadoon! ”Brings Golden Age Musical Magic to Life in First Production Photos of Broadway Adaptation (Exclusive)

The show officially opens on April 20, and will run through Sept. 6 at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City

NEED TO KNOW

• PEOPLE has a first look at the Broadway adaptation of Schmigadoon!, which features vibrant costumes and a whimsical set design inspired by Golden Age musicals
• Stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase lead a stacked cast that includes Ana Gasteyer and Ann Harada
• Directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli, the show runs through Sept. 6 with an Emmy-winning score by Cinco Paul

Schmigadoon! has made the jump from the small screen to the big stage, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.

Ahead of its Broadway opening night on Monday, April 20, the musical adaptation of the hit Apple TV series has released its first official production photos, offering a vibrant look at the whimsical world awaiting audiences at the Nederlander Theatre.

The images, snapped by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman, capture the full company in a technicolor dreamscape: a storybook village framed by lush greenery and cascading wisteria, with pastel houses, a gazebo centerpiece and a bright blue sky backdrop that feels pulled straight from a Golden Age musical.

Decked in period-inspired costumes — from gingham dresses to tailored suits — the cast strikes theatrical poses that hint at the show's playful tone, blending classic Broadway aesthetics with a wink of self-awareness.

The production’s design team includes scenic designer Scott Pask and costume designer Linda Cho, whose work helps shape the show’s stylized, musical-comedy world.

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Front and center are stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, the modern-day couple who find themselves trapped in the magical town where life unfolds entirely in song.

The musical follows the pair as they try to escape the titular town. But there's a catch: the only way out is to find true love, a challenge that quickly complicates their already strained relationship.

Beyond Brightman and Chase, the production boasts a stacked cast including Saturday Night Live alumna Ana Gasteyer as Mildred Layton, Brad Oscar as Mayor Menlove, Isabelle McCalla as Emma Tate, Ivan Hernandez as Doc, Maulik Pancholy as The Reverend, Max Clayton as Danny Bailey, McKenzie Kurtz as Betsy and Ayaan Diop as Carson.

Ann Harada reprises her role from the TV show as Florence Menlove.

Rounding out the company are Afra Hines, Becca Petersen, Brandon Block, Clyde Alves, Jess LeProtto, Joshua Burrage, Kaleigh Cronin, Keven Quillon, Kimberly Immanuel, Lauralyn McClelland, Lyrica Woodruff, Maria Briggs, Miles McNicoll, Nathan Lucrezio, Richard Riaz Yoder, Shina Ann Morris and Zachary Downer.

Schmigadoon! premiered on Apple TV in 2021 and ran for two seasons. The series starred Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong, as well as a sea of Broadway heavyweights like Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski and Aaron Tveit (among others).

The stage adaptation is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattellwho leans into the heightened, nostalgic world while keeping the comedy front and center.

Cinco Paul, who co-created the series with Ken Daurio, has penned the musical's book. His Emmy-winning score from the show will be expanded for the stage, with new songs providing more loving nods to Brigadoon, Oklahoma!, The Music Man and other mid-century classics.

Produced by SNL mastermind Lorne Michaels, the musical began performances on April 4 and will run through Sept. 6.

“Schmigadoon! is a love letter to the Golden Age of movie musicals,” Michaels previously said in a release. “It's a little bit nostalgic and a lot of fun. We're very excited to bring it to Broadway.”

Tickets for Schmigadoon! are now on sale.

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