Schlesinger served as executive music producer on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

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.” “The story of Fran Fine, however, is a universal one that has touched the hearts of people of every race, religion and orientation. “ The Nanny was a fundamental part of my childhood because it was the first time I saw an openly Jewish female protagonist on television,” Bloom said in a statement.

The songs featured in each episode of the CW romantic comedy-drama pointed to a deep love of Broadway musicals, which was repeatedly confirmed in Bloom’s New York cabaret appearances. Theater insiders have long been speculating as to whether Bloom’s post- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend career would steer her to Broadway projects. No word yet on whether the sitcom’s jazzy theme tune, “The Nanny Named Fran” - which was written by Ann Hampton Callaway and sung by her Broadway veteran sister Liz Callaway - will be included in the musical. “But we’d have to change the title to The Granny.” “Of course I would do it myself,” added Drescher. “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,” said Drescher and Jacobson in a statement. Partly inspired by Drescher’s experience growing up in Queens and molded around her larger-than-life comedic persona and nasal foghorn voice, the sitcom has aired in over 90 countries and more than 30 languages.Ī timeline for the Broadway-bound musical, along with additional creative team members and cast, will be announced at a later date. Marc Bruni, whose hit production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical just ended its six-year run on Broadway in October, is attached to direct.

Bloom is penning lyrics, with both songwriting partners working on the music.

Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger, who most recently won a 2019 Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics for their work on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, will write the original score.

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