Neil Patrick Harris stars in new Damn Yankees Broadway revival
Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough will star in a revised production of Damn Yankees opening on Broadway next spring.
Production team and creative direction
The updated show features a book by Will Power and Dough Wright. Sergio Trujillo handles both the direction and choreography for this run. Additional lyrics come from Lynn Ahrens to update the score.
Original history of the musical
The story debuted on Broadway in 1955 with seven Tony Awards. Richard Adler and Jerry Ross wrote the music while George Abbott created the book. The previous revival occurred in 1993 before this new version.
Modern setting for classic tale
This production moves the original 1950s story into the 21st century. The plot follows a middle-aged man making a Faustian bargain for his baseball team. Audiences will see the show when it opens next season.
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