Julie Andrews Adapts MOUSICAL Book for the Stage

Julie Andrews is set to adapther book, "The Great American Mousical," for the stage at Goodspeed Opera House. Dates for the production have not yet been announced. Andrews co-wrote the book with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

Screen and stage legend, Julie Andrews, is one of the world's most unforgettable faces having lent her voice and talent to countless classics. Andrews debuted on Broadway in The Boy Friend (1955) but soon came into prominence as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (1956) and as Guenevere in Camelot (1960). Andrews returned to Broadway in 1995 starring in Victor/Victoria. Andrews has graced the screen in timeless movie-musicals like The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins (Academy Award 1965), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Victor/Victoria; and recently starred in The Princess Diaries and lent her voice to characters in Shrek and Disney's Enchanted.

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.

New Musicals - 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.