We've seen strippers, vampires, Mormons and more on the Broadway stage.
Now it's time for some frat guys in togas.
On the 30th anniversary of comedian John Belushi's death, Universal Pictures Stage Productions has announced that the 1978 comedy classic will be turned into a Broadway musical.
While the opening date, venue and cast have not yet been announced, there are still some exciting players in the making of this Broadway venture.
Casey Nicholaw, the critically acclaimed and Tony-winning director of South Park's "Book of Mormon" musical will helm the show as well as choreograph it, which we can only hope means the physical humor of "Animal House" will be retained as much as humanly possible.
Even more intriguing are the minds behind the music. Canadian alternative rockers The Barenaked Ladies are tackling the songs in the show. If they can come up with a 60s or 70s version of "One Week" the spirit of stereotypical frat boy will be captured.
And according to NBC's "Community," everyone loves The Barenaked Ladies—so the show should be a hit.
We just hope they incorporate some of this humor:
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