With the project still in its infancy, no lineup has been officially announced, but classic Woodstock artists such as Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Sly and the Family Stone would be featured in the musical. Lang also hopes to get some of the surviving Woodstock artists onboard for the project.
Lang believes that the musical would be a great, artistic piece and in no way cheapen the historical value of the festival. It would be an interesting swing on Woodstock 1969 seeing it on Broadway, and Lang hopes that the show will leave the audience with something of worth. The creative team, developers, and the production teams are near being finalized and the show may or may not include a character based on Lang, the public face of Woodstock 1969 for over four decades.
It seems as though the idea of Woodstock will be in the limelight for much longer than the 40th anniversary would dictate. Perhaps the musical is just what Woodstock fans have been looking for in lieu of an official music festival. Woodstock Story will keep you updated on the latest news and happenings surrounding the musical.
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