Sara Bareilles' 'The Interestings' to Make World Debut

The new musical adaptation of Meg Wolitzer's bestselling novel will premiere at Berkeley Rep in 2027.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A new musical adaptation of Meg Wolitzer's 2013 novel 'The Interestings,' featuring a score by singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has announced its world premiere. The show will debut at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California, with previews beginning on January 31, 2027 and an opening night set for February 17.

Why it matters

Bareilles' involvement as the composer and lyricist for this new musical adaptation of the acclaimed novel is generating significant buzz in the theater world. The Interestings has a devoted fan base, and Bareilles' acclaimed songwriting skills could help translate the story's themes of friendship, creativity, and life's ups and downs to the stage.

The details

According to the announcement, 'The Interestings' follows the story of six teenagers who meet at a summer camp in the 1970s and bond over their creative dreams. The musical will then explore how the lives of these six friends unfold over the decades as they navigate adulthood in New York City. Further details on the casting and creative team have not yet been revealed.

  • Previews for 'The Interestings' will begin on January 31, 2027.
  • The show's official opening night is set for February 17, 2027.

The players

Sara Bareilles

An acclaimed singer-songwriter who has composed the score for the new musical adaptation of 'The Interestings.'

Meg Wolitzer

The author of the 2013 bestselling novel 'The Interestings,' which is being adapted into a new musical.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

The renowned regional theater in Berkeley, California, where the world premiere of 'The Interestings' musical will take place.

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What they’re saying

“When I read Meg Wolitzer's unbelievably funny and poignant novel, The Interestings, I wrote the first song before I'd finished the book. I felt like I knew these characters already, and they continue to inspire and challenge me to evolve as a writer and a storyteller.”

— Sara Bareilles (ticketnews.com)

“As a Northern California girl, it feels like coming home with something I am so proud of, and that I am so excited to share.”

— Sara Bareilles (ticketnews.com)

What’s next

A general on-sale date for tickets to the world premiere of 'The Interestings' at Berkeley Rep has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of the beloved novel 'The Interestings,' with music by acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, will make its world debut at one of the West Coast's most respected regional theaters, marking an exciting new chapter for the story's devoted fanbase.