Damn Yankees Revival Announced at Yankee Stadium with MLB Studios
A new Damn Yankees revival was announced at Yankee Stadium, featuring Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough, and Austin Scott, with MLB Studios as a partner.
A revival of the Broadway musical Damn Yankees was announced at Yankee Stadium, with Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough, and Austin Scott attached to the production. Major League Baseball and its production label, MLB Studios, are partnering on the show, according to IndieWire.
The new production updates the setting from the 1950s to the year 2000. In this version, the Baltimore Orioles compete against the New York Yankees, who have won four consecutive World Series titles.
A technical adviser has been brought on board to assist with the production. Austin Scott, who is preparing to play Joe Boyd, is studying baseball footage to prepare for the role.
The announcement comes as Broadway musicals typically carry production budgets of $15 million to $20 million. Recent musicals such as The Queen of Versailles and Beaches were unsuccessful, and Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York announced it would close in November despite positive reviews.
Quick answers
Where was the Damn Yankees revival announced?
The revival was announced at Yankee Stadium.
Who is involved in the Damn Yankees revival?
Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough, and Austin Scott are involved in the production.
What is the new setting for Damn Yankees?
The production moves the setting from the 1950s to 2000, with the Orioles competing against the Yankees, who won four straight World Series.