Adapting The Skin Of Our Teeth

The Seat of Our Pants, a brand-new musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's classic play The Skin of Our Teeth, will make its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2025. Written by Ethan Lipton and directed by Leigh Silverman, the show reimagines Wilder's iconic story of a family enduring a series of absurd, apocalyptic challenges. As they face everything from natural disasters to existential crises, this sharp, witty musical explores human resilience and the madness of trying to survive in an unpredictable world.

Lipton, a longtime collaborator with the Public Theater, infuses his adaptation with humor and contemporary relevance, offering audiences a fresh take on Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. With its mix of sharp dialogue, inventive songs, and wild storytelling, The Seat of Our Pants is set to be a standout production in the 2025 season.