MYSTIC PIZZA To Launch National Tour This Fall

Pass the Pepperoni! Today, it was announced that Mystic Pizza: A New Musical will launch a national tour this September starting at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York. Based on the beloved movie classic that launched Julia Roberts’ career, this sparkling musical depicts best friends Kat, Daisy, and Jojo’s search for love and self-identity as they face life’s many unexpected twists and turns. Packed with chart-topping ‘80s and ‘90s hits, this new musical celebrates Mystic, Connecticut’s iconic pizza joint like never before. 

Mystic Pizza is based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture with Story and Characters by Amy Holden Jones. The musical is written by Sandy Rustin (The Cottage) with Arrangements and Orchestrations by Carmel Dean (The Notebook). 

Casting will be announced at a later date. 

With spirited direction and energetic choreography by Jennifer Werner (The Book of Mormon), the original film’s coming-of-age tale is brought to life live on stage as these timeless characters navigate the complexities of friendship and romance—all while slinging slices at a small-town pizza joint. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt storytelling, and hit songs including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Hold On,” and “Manic Monday,” Mystic Pizza is a joyful celebration of chasing dreams, lifelong bonds,and finding your place in the world.

In addition to Jennifer Werner’s direction and choreography, designs are by Nate Bertone (Scenery), Dalton Hamilton (Lighting), Jen Caprio (Costumes), and Matt Kraus (Sound). Andrew Graham is the Music Supervisor and Casting is by ARC. Daniel Sher is the Executive Producer. 

Mystic Pizza was developed by Lively McCabe Entertainment and Concord Theatricals in partnership with Primary Wave Music, McCoy/Rigby Entertainment, and Riverside Theatricals. The show originally premiered at the Ogunquit Playhouse with subsequent productions at La Mirada Theatre, Riverside Theater, and Paper Mill Playhouse, each to critical and audience acclaim.