Brigadoon

Photo by Joan Marcus

The Story

The legend of Brigadoon is the story of a mythical village in the Scottish Highlands.  The village became enchanted centuries ago remaining unchanged and invisible to the outside world except for one special day every hundred years when it could be seen and even visited by outsiders.   This enchanted day is spent in joy and celebration. Those who happen upon Brigadoon may remain in this beguiling place only if they love another enough to give up the world outside. Visitors were even allowed to stay but if anyone left the village during the enchanted day,  then the miracle would be broken and it would mean the end for them all!

The most common portrayal of the legend was the1947 Broadway musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Fredrick Loewe. The story involves two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village which appears for only one day every hundred years. Tommy, one of the tourists, falls in love with Fiona, a young woman from Brigadoon.  A 1954 film version starred Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. A 1966 television version starred Robert Goulet and Peter Falk. (Text by Glenlaurel.com).

Christopher Wheeldon was tapped by New York City Center to create a revival of this beloved musical as part of their Encores! 2017 Season and was met with critical and public praise.

Creative Team

Director/Choreographer
Christopher Wheeldon

Book and Lyrics
Alan Jay Lerner              

Music
Frederick Loewe

Original dances
created by Agnes de Mille

Associate Choreographer
Dontee Kiehn

Artistic Advisor 
Jack Viertel

Music Director 
Rob Berman