Get Excited, 'The O.C.' Is Becoming A Musical

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Californiaaa, here we comeeee!

Forget the reboot -- we're now in the era of the musical adaptation. After news of a "Full House" musical and "Clueless" musical, "The O.C." is the latest TV show to get the on-stage treatment, according to Variety. The teen drama, which originally ran from 2003 to 2007 on Fox, is being turned into a musical in Los Angeles. The sad news? The show will only run for one night on Aug. 30.

"The O.C. Musical" comes from the producers behind "Cruel Intentions: The Musical," with Jordan Ross directing and Lindsey Rosin producing. They've even set up a Twitter account to share updates on the special production. So far, we know the show will feature characters Seth Cohen, Luke Ward, Sandy Cohen, Kirsten Cohen and show creator Josh Schwartz -- played by BuzzFeed's senior entertainment editor, Jarett Wieselman. Here's what else we know:

Who's playing Luke Ward:

ICYMI -- #JerseyBoys and #AnotherCinderellaStory's @drewseeley will be Luke Ward in #TheOCMusical! pic.twitter.com/iOShUbJFGX
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 26, 2015

...and Sandy Cohen:

"He’s a kid. Who has no one and nowhere to go!" @CW_TheFlash's @RickCosnett is Sandy Cohen! pic.twitter.com/zd5Ern0fDw
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 27, 2015

Though they haven't cast Seth Cohen yet:

@TheresaWIN_ it is real! no news on Seth just yet!
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 27, 2015

The show will feature songs from the series, such as "Paint the Silence" when Marissa and Ryan kissed on a Ferris wheel:

Who could be singing this one?! #SneakPeek pic.twitter.com/Ptn7GpyxKS
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 26, 2015

There will be a Death Cab for Cutie cover:

I have an answer to ONE big question we've been getting -- YES. Seth Cohen will sing a Death Cab for Cutie song!
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 27, 2015

The show takes place before Taylor Townsend joined in Season 3:

@VladaGelman our story takes place pre-Taylor, but we love ourselves some @autumnreeser so we plan on honoring her!
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 27, 2015

Sadly, the won't be any Chrismukkah in the musical:

@grandbudapest our show takes place during the summer, so no, but we'll pay homage of course!
— The O.C. Musical (@OCMusical) June 27, 2015

Keep your eye on The O.C. Musical's Twitter account for more details. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.



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