On August 10, Disney Channel will premiere Freaky Friday, the new movie musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey that is the latest iteration of the well-known story about a mother and daughter who spend a day in each other's shoes. In the exclusive teaser video above, watch the cast performing on set and see interviews with the film's stars and creators.
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The Steve Carr-helmed movie also features a score by David Lawrence, plus a screenplay penned by the musical's book writer, Bridget Carpenter.
The comedy will air at 8 PM August 10 on Disney Channel, and will also be available earlier (12:01 AM PT) on DisneyNOW and 12:01 AM ET/PT on Disney Channel VOD.
The Freaky Friday stage musical debuted in October 2016 at Virginia's Signature Theatre (the show itself is based on Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel and the various screen adaptations that followed). The musical subsequently played La Jolla Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, and Houston's Alley Theatre.
The production marks Ng's London debut, fresh on the heels of their winning the Fred Ebb Award.
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson host the six-hour event supporting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, and more are starring in the Terrence McNally-Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical.
The Hermitage offers one of the largest unrestricted non-profit theatre commissions in the United States.
Amy Forsyth, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Benjamin Anthony Anderson joined the company in October.
The murder mystery, a work of historical fiction, will debut on The Network next year.
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson will host the six-hour event supporting the Entertainment Community Fund.
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