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.
