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Grape Musical Sprouts Off Broadway Stage
18 Jun
Summary
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape novel becomes a musical.
- World premiere set for Off Broadway in June 2027.
- Peter Hedges writes book, music by Bandits on the Run.
- MCC Theater announces musical for 2026-27 season.
The classic novel "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," previously adapted into a hit film, is making its debut as a stage musical. The production will have its world premiere Off Broadway in June 2027.
MCC Theater revealed the musical as part of its 40th Anniversary 2026-27 season. Peter Hedges, who wrote the original novel, is adapting it for the stage with a book also written by him. The music and lyrics are a collaboration between Adrian Enscoe, Christopher Sears, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn.
Anne Kauffman will direct the musical, which is scheduled to open at MCC's Newman Mills Theater. This adaptation aims to offer a fresh perspective on the tale of a dysfunctional family in a fictional rural town and their yearning for a life beyond their current circumstances. The production is presented in association with producers Matt Ross, Dede Harris, and Linda Rubin.
