This must be a sign of the end of the world. John Landis' Animal House is being turned into a Broadway musical. The Playlist (via New York Times) reports that the classic raunchy comedy will feature music by the Barenaked Ladies!?!?! Michael Mitnick is on board to write a libretto for the musical as well.
Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Casey Nicholow (The Book Of Mormon) will oversee the production. The project is still in the early stages of production, so no start date or cast has been announced.
I think my biggest gripe about this news is that the Barenaked Ladies are involved. Their clean image as a band makes no sense with the type of comedy that was in Animal House. Watch the trailer from the film below and share your thoughts.
Will you pay to see Animal House: The Musical?
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Source: The Playlist (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/animal-house-being-turned-into-a-broadway-musical-with-songs-by-the-barenaked-ladies)