Although the theater world is not running live in-person shows right now, planning for new productions continues. Thus, the announcement of Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse 2020-2021 has arrived. The season will include two world premiere musicals: The Wanderer and Bruce. Scheduled to open the season is Clue and The Sound of Music will play for the December Holiday Season. Finally, a re-imagined version of Aida completes the season’s offerings.
The Shows
The season opens with the popular show Clue. It is based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture of the same name and based on the Hasbro Board Game Clue. The show is a hilarious farce-meets-murder-mystery. With original music by Michael Holland and direction by Casey Hushion, Clue runs October 7–November 11, 2020.
This season’s holiday offering is The Sound of Music. With music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstin II, this musical is a triumphant story of family and love which is based on the story of The Trapp Family Singers. It runs November 25, 2020 – January 3, 2021.
Running February 4–March 7, 2021 is Aida. This is a reimagined version of the Tony-winning Disney musical with music by Elton John and Tim Rice. Following the Paper Mill Playhouse premiere, the production will embark on a national tour.
After being postponed from the 2019 – 2020 season, The Wanderer premieres April 8 – May 9, 2021. This new musical is based on the life of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci. Dion skyrocketed to fame as a teenage heartthrob in the 1950s and early ’60s with hits like “Runaround Sue,” “Teenager in Love” and “I Wonder Why.” The Wanderer tells his story.
Paper Mill Playhouse closes its 82nd season with the world premiere of Bruce running June 9 – July 4, 2021. This a new musical is based on The Jaws Log by screenwriter Carl Gottlieb. It chronicles the making of an iconic movie as it tells the story of a then unknown 26-year-old director named Steven Spielberg.
Performances and Tickets for 2020 – 2021 Season
Paper Mill Playhouse produces eight performances a week, Wednesday through Sunday.
Tickets and subscriptions may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, or online at www.PaperMill.org. PLEASE NOTE: Due to health restrictions the box office is closed for in-person transactions until further notice.