Annie Golden, Steve Routman and More Set for New Musical The Shaggs

Complete casting has been announced for new musical, The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World at Playwrights Horizons. Annie Golden (Xanadu), Steve Routman (The Fantasticks) and Emily Walton (Cactus Flower) will join previously announced stars Peter Friedman and Kevin Cahoon. New York stage newcomers Jamey Hood, Cory Michael Smith and Sarah Sokolovic will also round out the cast.

Set in Fremont, New Hampshire, in the early ’70s, the musical is based on the true story of a working class dad (Friedman) who has a vision of rock ‘n’ roll destiny for his three talentless daughters. The girls have ideas of their own, and as their father’s ambition turns to obsession, the price of familial obligation becomes all too clear.

A co-production between Playwrights Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop and South Ark Stage, The Shaggs will begin performances at Playwrights Horizon's Mainstage Theatre on May 12 and run through July 3. Opening night is set for June 7. The production will be directed by John Langs and features a book by Joy Gregory, music by Gunnar Madsen, lyrics by Gregory and Madsen and story by Gregory, Madsen and Langs.

The production will also feature choreography by Ken Roht, scenic design by Mimi Lien, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Geoff Korf and sound design by Darron L. West.