New Hamlisch and Holmes musical THE NUTTY PROFESSOR to release studio album

The much-anticipated studio album for The Nutty Professor the Musical will be released in early 2024, it has been announced.

The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch, with lyrics by Rupert Holmes. It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.

The Nutty Professor the Musical is a comedic and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and transformation, following the story of Professor Julius Kelp, a brilliant but socially awkward scientist who creates a potion to transform into the suave and charismatic Buddy Love. Jerry Lewis directed the musical’s premiere in Nashville in 2012 with plans for a future Broadway run. The development and transfer were temporarily paused due to Hamlisch and Lewis’ passing. The upcoming studio album follows a recent restaging of the production at Ogunquit Playhouse which received rave reviews. The album will memorialise the legendary Jerry Lewis and Marvin Hamlisch's final work and collaboration.

Executive producer Jason Turchin said: “To say that I’m honoured with the task of producing this album is an understatement. I grew up watching Jerry Lewis movies, listening to Rupert Holmes’ numerous hit songs, and watching my children sing and dance to the songs from A Chorus Line.”

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