“If Pasadena Playhouse is aiming to reinvent landmark American musicals for contemporary audiences, their production of Brigadoon is an absolute triumph.”
By Andrew ChildMay 18, 2026Full Review
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Brigadoon
Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA
Opened May 18, 2026 · Closed Jun 14, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
5 Rave
2 Positive
Critics' Take
This reimagined production of Lerner and Loewe's 1947 classic earns praise for Alexandra Silber's updated book that modernizes the creaky original while preserving the gorgeous score, brought to life by a Broadway-caliber cast.
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Critic Scorecard
7 reviews5 Rave
2 Positive
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“Pasadena Playhouse has done just that and come up with something quite spectacular indeed.”
StageSceneLA StaffMay 20, 2026Full Review
“The miracle of this production is that someone in Pasadena remembered how to wake it up.”
By Michael M. Landman-KarnyMay 18, 2026Full Review
“Yet this adaptation of a play not seen on Broadway since 1980 makes suspension of disbelief remarkably easy.”
By Marilyn FussMay 19, 2026Full Review
“Highlights of this production include an updated script by Alexandra Silber, a glorious ensemble of performers and dancers and sensational direction and choreography by Katie Spelman.”
By Carol M. BeckerMay 21, 2026Full Review
