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    Adaptations

  • A young adult novel adaptation of 'Jagged Little Pill' was released in April 2022, written by Eric Smith in collaboration with the show's creators.

    • International Productions

  • The Australian production of 'Jagged Little Pill,' featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Mary Jane, opened in December 2021 at Sydney's Theatre Royal.

    • Musical Composition

  • Jagged Little Pill is a jukebox musical that features music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard, with the book written by Diablo Cody.
  • The musical incorporates a variety of Alanis Morissette's songs from different albums, including tracks like 'Thank U' and 'That I Would Be Good', along with songs specifically written for the production.
  • Jagged Little Pill won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, adding to its array of accolades and recognitions.
  • The original Broadway cast recording of 'Jagged Little Pill' was released digitally in November 2019, followed by a physical album in December 2019.

    • Notable Tours

  • A North American tour of 'Jagged Little Pill' began in September 2022 and concluded in April 2024 with a total of 474 performances across various cities.

    • Production Facts

  • The musical is based on Alanis Morissette's 1995 album of the same name, exploring themes of pain, healing, and empowerment.
  • The world premiere of Jagged Little Pill took place at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 5, 2018.
  • For the 74th Tony Awards, the musical received the most nominations of any show in the 2019-20 season, with 15 nominations, and won two Tony Awards.
  • Diablo Cody, who wrote the book for the musical, is known for her work in the film industry, including writing the screenplay for the movie 'Juno'.
  • The set design for Jagged Little Pill was created by Riccardo Hernandez, with costume design by Emily Rebholz and lighting by Justin Townsend.
  • Idina Menzel participated in an early reading of Jagged Little Pill in 2017, portraying the character Mary Jane Healy.
  • Heidi Blickenstaff took over the Broadway role of Mary Jane temporarily when Elizabeth Stanley went on maternity leave during the 2021 Broadway re-opening.

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