All it takes is four simple notes and a snap of the fingers to bring to mind the vision of the Addams family. The family was created as the opposite of the American ideal, with their obsession of all things weird and morbid. And yet, they are a lovable group of weirdos. The family is honored as the stars of a modern musical, and it's being performed at The Hoogland in Springfield. It opens on Friday and runs next weekend too. (More info here.)
On The Scene, Scott Faingold and I were joined by Gus Gordon (Gomez), Julie Stayley (Morticia) & Vanessa Ferguson (Grandma Addams.) Here is an extended version of the interview: