Grim
Grim is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting with Whitley Theatrical and La Jolla Playhouse attached. Benton Whitley, CSA (casting director), Peter Dunn (casting director) and Sammi Cannold (director) are attached. It is scheduled to open in La Jolla, CA from September 2026 to December 2026. Production List last updated this listing on August 18, 2026.
Project Summary
Grim is a world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse. After the Grim Reaper's retirement, his daughter grapples with her duty to follow in his footsteps as the next "Death" and her growing love for life. Grim is the epic fantasy of "Wicked" meets the feel-good humor of "Something Rotten" with a splash of "Dear Evan Hansen"'s heart. A radio friendly pop score with influences ranging from Sabrina Carpenter to Alan Menken to ABBA. First rehearsal begins September 18, 2026, with first previews on October 27, 2026, opening November 8, 2026, and closing December 6, 2026, with a possible extension through December 20, 2026. Located in La Jolla, CA.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Sammi Cannold |
| Associate Director | Mary McGowan |
Other Crew
| Choreographer | Andy Blankenbuehler |
| Book | Joey Orton |
| Book | Brad Silnutzer |
Casting
| Casting Director | Benton Whitley, CSA |
| Casting Director | Peter Dunn |
Sound & Music
| Music and Lyrics | Scott Hoying |
| Music and Lyrics | Petro AP |
| Music and Lyrics | Joey Orton |
| Music and Lyrics | Brad Silnutzer |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/grim (last updated Aug 18, 2026).