Schmigadoon! Sets 2027 Tour, 60-Country Licensing Deal
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- Schmigadoon! will launch a North American tour in September 2027, premiering at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre before traveling to Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and additional cities to be announced.
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide acquired global stage licensing rights to the musical, positioning it for productions in over 60 countries with projected audiences surpassing 4 million.
- North American licensing will cover professional, regional, amateur, community, and school productions, including a specially adapted middle and high school edition developed with Cinco Paul.
- The Broadway production has earned 12 Tony nominations including Best Musical, making it the most nominated show of the 2025-2026 season.
- The Broadway run opened April 20 and closes January 3, 2027, just months before the tour launches, with Alex Brightman and Sara Chase leading the cast as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble.
Why it matters: The dual announcement pairs a 2027 tour with global licensing in 60+ countries, extending the musical's reach well past its January 3, 2027 Broadway closing. The inclusion of a school edition developed with Cinco Paul gives community and educational theaters a direct path into the brand, broadening its audience base beyond the initial Broadway run.
