FREAKY FRIDAY: A NEW MUSICAL
On Disney DVD September 25th
A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow. As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Now, Ellie and Katherine must trade places at work and at school, and, during one crazy day, they’ll learn to understand and appreciate each other.
Cast: Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie; Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine; Ricky He as Adam; Alex Désert as Mike; and Jason Maybaum as Fletcher.
Director: Steve Carr
Choreographer: John Carrafa
Writer: Bridget Carpenter (Written for Television)
Bonus Material: Blooper Reels
Deleted Scenes
Audition Tapes for Cozi and Heidi
Release Date: September 25, 2018
Packaging: DVD
Rating: TV-G
Feature Run Time: Approx. 90 minutes
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I guess every generation gets a new Freaky Friday!
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(FREAKY FRIDAY: A NEW MUSICAL On Disney DVD September 25th) This new disney musical sounds really good to me. I know that it is one that our whole family would enjoy watching together.
I enjoyed the original so much I can’t wait to see the musical.
At first I couldn’t figure out why they were making another Freaky Friday movie but then I found out that this is a musical!! Lol Then I said, ‘That’s so clever!’
I’ve seen both movies with the girls I babysit and now we’re anticipating this one!
Thanks for the informative review!! ☺
Growing up I hated musicals, but my daughters both love them. They have to taught me how to enjoy the music and see the story within. Also, this is one of my favorite stories. This is going to be a good one.