The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen.[1] It is based on the characters from the National Lampoon's Vacation film series.[2]
Productions
Originally titled Broadway Vacation, the musical had an industry reading in November 2019, starring Kerry Butler and Will Swenson.[3]
The musical's world premiere was planned for fall 2020 at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle,[4] but the production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for fall 2022.[1][5] It opened on September 22, 2022, after beginning previews on September 13, and closed on October 2.[6] Directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, the premiere production starred Megan Reinking as Ellen and Hunter Foster as Clark.[7]Kate Rockwell was originally slated to play Ellen,[8] but she left the production because of her pregnancy.[9]
The production was expected to move to Houston for a brief engagement at Theatre Under The Stars after its premiere in Seattle,[1] but the production company's creative director announced the cancellation of the Houston run in July 2022.[10]
