Krieger, Birkenhead & Goldfarb Team Up for RADIO GIRL at Goodspeed in '10

Goodspeed Musicals will undertake a musical workshop production of an adaptation of the beloved children's book 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm' in 2010. Henry Krieger (of 'Dreamgirls') will write the music, and Susan Birkenhead (of 'Jelly's Last Jam') will pen the lyrics. Daniel Goldfarb will write the book. The production will be directed by Christopher Gattelli who recently directed Goodspeed's 'Jim Henson's Emmett Otter'.

The Depression era classic tale of 'Rebecca' was written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1903. Actress Shirley Temple starred in the 1938 film version directed by Allan Dwan.

The musical workshop will run from July 29 to August 22 at the Norma Terris Theater in Connecticut.

Goodspeed will additionally produce a second new musical, Band Geeks! and a third musical in November yet to be announced.  For more information on the 2010 season on Broadwayworld, click here.

Goodspeed Musicals was formed in 1959 to restore the 19th century Goodspeed Opera House and reactivated it as a professional theatre in 1963. Under the direction of Michael P. Price since 1968, Goodspeed has achieved international acclaim as the Home of Musical Theatre. Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre and the development of new works to add to the repertoire, Goodspeed pioneered the practice of rethinking, restoring, and revitalizing America's musical theatre heritage. Goodspeed is at the forefront of shaping the future of musical theatre. At The Norma Terris Theatre, located in Chester, Connecticut, Goodspeed develops new musicals and nurtures emerging artists. Inaugurated in 1984, The Norma Terris Theatre has launched over 50 musicals into the Theatre World, including 25 world premieres, giving writers the opportunity to develop their material through actual production. Each April through December season, Goodspeed produces three musicals at the Opera House in East Haddam, and specializes in producing and developing new musicals at The Norma Terris Theatre. Nineteen Goodspeed productions have transferred to Broadway, receiving more than a dozen Tony Awards.

For more information on Goodspeed Musicals, visit www.goodspeed.org.