Little Miss Sunshine (musical)

The play was workshopped at the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab at White Oak in Yulee, Florida, from October 25 through November 7, 2009.[http://www.sundance.org/pdf/2009-09-22-TheatreLabWhiteOak2009_FINAL.pdf Theatre Lab] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207045500/http://www.sundance.org/pdf/2009-09-22-TheatreLabWhiteOak2009_FINAL.pdf |date=2013-12-07 }} sundance.org It then premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse from February 15 through March 27, 2011.{{cite web|title=Little Miss Sunshine |publisher=La Jolla Playhouse |url=http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/the-season/plays/little-miss-sunshine |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102003322/http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/the-season/plays/little-miss-sunshine |archivedate=2011-01-02 |url-status=dead }} The score is by William Finn, with musical staging at La Jolla by Christopher Gattelli.{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Welton |title=LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE At The La Jolla Playhouse |url=http://www.sandiego.com/arts/little-miss-sunshine-at-the-la-jolla-playhouse |website=SanDiego.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308000721/http://www.sandiego.com/arts/little-miss-sunshine-at-the-la-jolla-playhouse |archive-date=March 8, 2011 |date=March 5, 2011}} A private reading was done at La Jolla in September 2011, featuring Raúl Esparza and Sherie Rene Scott.

The musical premiered Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre on October 15, 2013 (previews), and officially on November 14, 2013.Isherwood, Charles. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/15/theater/reviews/little-miss-sunshine-opens-at-second-stage.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 "Theater Review. 'Little Miss Sunshine' Opens at Second Stage"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611011518/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/15/theater/reviews/little-miss-sunshine-opens-at-second-stage.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 |date=2015-06-11 }} The New York Times, November 14, 2013 The production was given a one-week extension before the official opening. The show closed on December 15, 2013.{{cite web |last=Gioia |first=Michael |title=Second Stage's Little Miss Sunshine Given One-Week Extension Prior to Off-Broadway Opening |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/second-stages-little-miss-sunshine-given-one-week-extension-prior-to-off-broadway-opening-com-211447 |website=Playbill |access-date=July 29, 2022 |date=November 6, 2013 |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729051718/https://www.playbill.com/article/second-stages-little-miss-sunshine-given-one-week-extension-prior-to-off-broadway-opening-com-211447 |url-status=live }} The cast features Will Swenson as Richard Hoover, Hannah Rose Nordberg as Olive Hoover, Stephanie J. Block as Sheryl Hoover, Rory O’Malley as Frank Ginsburg, Wesley Taylor as Joshua Rose, Josh Lamon as Buddy, David Rasche as Grandpa Hoover, Jennifer Sanchez as Miss California and Logan Rowland as Dwayne Hoover.{{cite web |author=Lindsay Champion |title=Tony Nominee Will Swenson to Replace Will Chase in Off-Broadway's Little Miss Sunshine |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171515/tony-nominee-will-swenson-to-replace-will-chase-in-off-broadways-little-miss-sunshine/ |website=Broadway.com |date=September 3, 2013 |access-date=August 7, 2023 |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729050602/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171515/tony-nominee-will-swenson-to-replace-will-chase-in-off-broadways-little-miss-sunshine/ |url-status=live }} The musical has "undergone a major overhaul since its world premiere at California's La Jolla Playhouse in February 2011, retaining only three songs from the original version."{{cite web |last=Gioia |first=Michael |title=Tony Nominee Will Swenson Replaces Will Chase in Second Stage's Little Miss Sunshine |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominee-will-swenson-replaces-will-chase-in-second-stages-little-miss-sunshine-com-209103 |website=Playbill |access-date=July 29, 2022 |date=September 3, 2013 |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729052101/https://www.playbill.com/article/tony-nominee-will-swenson-replaces-will-chase-in-second-stages-little-miss-sunshine-com-209103 |url-status=live }} The musical is directed by Lapine,{{cite web |author=Lindsay Champion |title=Jump In! Little Miss Sunshine, Starring Will Swenson & Stephanie J. Block, Begins Performances |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/172330/jump-in-little-miss-sunshine-starring-will-swenson-stephanie-j-block-begins-performances/ |website=Broadway.com |date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=August 7, 2023 |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729050400/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/172330/jump-in-little-miss-sunshine-starring-will-swenson-stephanie-j-block-begins-performances/ |url-status=live }} with scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Jennifer Caprio, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound design by Jon Weston, and choreography by Michele Lynch.

The musical opened at the Arcola Theatre, Off West End, before touring the UK and Ireland in a new production directed by Mehmet Ergen and produced by Selladoor Productions, marking the show's European premiere.

Georgi James played the role of Olive Hoover in the premiere production at the La Jolla Playhouse.[http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/media/San-Diego-Magazine/December-2010/Little-Miss-Sunshine-Takes-the-Stage/ Little Miss Sunshine Takes the Stage - San Diego, California] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930212423/http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/media/San-Diego-Magazine/December-2010/Little-Miss-Sunshine-Takes-the-Stage/ |date=2011-09-30 }} San Diego Magazine, December 2010 Other cast included Hunter Foster, Malcolm Gets, Dick Latessa, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and Taylor Trensch.{{cite news|last=Hebert |first=James |date=2010-12-17 |title=The "Sunshine" set: Playhouse announces new musical's cast |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/17/the-sunshine-set-playhouse-announces-musicals/ |work=San Diego Union Tribune |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221074710/http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/17/the-sunshine-set-playhouse-announces-musicals/ |archivedate=2010-12-21 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Kenneth |title=Road Trip! Finn & Lapine's Little Miss Sunshine Musical Begins World-Premiere Run in CA |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/road-trip-finn-lapines-little-miss-sunshine-musical-begins-world-premiere-run-in-ca-com-176138 |website=Playbill |access-date=July 29, 2022 |date=February 15, 2011 |archive-date=July 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729052059/https://www.playbill.com/article/road-trip-finn-lapines-little-miss-sunshine-musical-begins-world-premiere-run-in-ca-com-176138 |url-status=live }}

On March 11, 2011 Malcolm Gets left the show. Ensemble member Andrew Samonsky took over the role of Uncle Frank, and understudy Ryan Wagner took over the role of Joshua Rose until the show closed on March 27, 2011.

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