“ Picnic at Hanging Rock : The Musical,” an adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s eerie novel, will begin performances on Dec. 16 at the Greenwich House Theatre (27 Barrow Street) for a strictly limited engagement.

The show boasts a book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold. It is directed by Portia Krieger with choreography by Mayte Natalio. The off-Broadway production will run until January 17, 2026. It’s one of the rare new musicals to hit the theater scene this fall — a collection that also includes “The Queen of Versailles” and “ Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)” on Broadway.

“Picnic at Hanging Rock” is probably best known through Peter Weir’s iconic film, considered to be a classic of Australian cinema. This musical adaptation reimagi

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