The flashy girl from Flushing is headed to Manhattan, or the theater district to be exact!
On Wednesday, it was revealed a broadway musical based on the hit ’90s sitcom The Nanny is being written — and series creator Fran Drescher is involved!
Related: Last We Heard, Fran Was Totally Down To Reprise Her Role In The Nanny!
Fran and Peter Marc Jacobson (also one of the OG creators) are writing the book, while Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘s Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger will take on the music.
This is such a great fit — ahh, exciting!
Drescher and Jacobson shared:
“We are SO excited to be working on the Broadway musical The Nanny. We’re equally excited that the wildly talented Rachel Bloom will be writing the lyrics and music with the fantastic Adam Schlesinger, and to have the brilliant Marc Bruni directing. Nobody is cast yet – we’re plotting – but we feel confident we will find a fabulous actress who is funny, charming and has a great voice.”
Bloom said of the exciting news:
“The Nanny was a fundamental part of my childhood because it was the first time I saw an openly Jewish female protagonist on television. The story of Fran Fine, however, is a universal one that has touched the hearts of people of every race, religion and orientation. I am so proud to be using the characters established by The Nanny to tell a new story about one woman’s journey to becoming proud of who she is and what makes her different.”
As for whether or not Fran would want to recreate the iconic character of Miz Fine on stage, the actress explained:
“Of course I would do it myself but we’d have to change the title to The Granny.”
LOLz, she’s the same gal y’all!
Speaking of the original cast — haven’t you wondered what they’ve been up to after all these years?! Well, fear not! We’ve gathered the current status of the Sheffield family and beyond! Ch-ch-check it out (below)!
CLICK HERE to view “The Nanny Cast: Then & Now”
CLICK HERE to view “The Nanny Cast: Then & Now”
CLICK HERE to view “The Nanny Cast: Then & Now”
CLICK HERE to view “The Nanny Cast: Then & Now”
CLICK HERE to view “The Nanny Cast: Then & Now”
Are you excited for this TV show’s turn to Broadway?! SOUND OFF in the comments (below) with all your thoughts!
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