Originally titled
Broadway Vacation, the musical had an industry reading in November 2019, starring
Kerry Butler and
Will Swenson. The musical's world premiere was planned for fall 2020 at the
5th Avenue Theatre in
Seattle, but the production was delayed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for fall 2022. It opened on September 22, 2022, after beginning previews on September 13, and closed on October 2. Directed and choreographed by
Donna Feore, the premiere production starred
Megan Reinking as Ellen and
Hunter Foster as Clark.
Kate Rockwell was originally slated to play Ellen, but she left the production because of her pregnancy. The production was expected to move to
Houston for a brief engagement at
Theatre Under The Stars after its premiere in Seattle, == References==