Set to debut at the Barrington Stage Company in the Berkshire town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts – a–will begin a nine-performance engagement with Crystal reprising his film role of stand-up comedian Buddy Young Jr. The musical will run from October 22-24 and October 26-30.
Based on the Castle Rock Entertainment motion picture, the musical features a book by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel from a concept by Crystal, a score by Jason Robert Brown and lyrics by Amanda Green. John Rando will direct.will be presented with minimal set and costume pieces. Co-starring with Crystal will be Randy Graff as Buddy’s wife, David Paymer returning to his Oscar-nominated film role of Buddy’s brother, and Chasten Harmon as agent Annie Wells. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are thrilled to present a first look into this exciting new musical in development and welcome the sensational Billy Crystal to our stage,” said Barrington Stage Company Founder/Artistic Director Julianne Boyd. “Mr. Saturday Night