The world of Broadway is about to get a little bit more magical. It’s been announced that a Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved movie La La Land is in the works!
If you’re a fan of the six-time Oscar-winning, $472 million worldwide-grossing movie, then you’ll be thrilled to hear this news. The show will be produced by Emmy- and Tony-winning producer Marc Platt, helmed by Tony and Drama Desk-winning director Bartlett Sher, and feature music by the film’s composer and two-time Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz and lyrics by Oscar- and Tony-winning composing team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
The movie, which starred Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, followed an aspiring actress and a jazz musician as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. The pic won Oscars for director, actress in a leading role, production design, cinematography, original score and original song among its 14 nominations.
The stage adaptation of La La Land will bring the story to life in a whole new way. It will be a treat for fans of the movie, as well as a great introduction to the story for those who haven’t seen it yet. It’s sure to be a hit on Broadway, and we can’t wait to see what it has in store.
The show is part of a larger trend of live stage productions based on Lionsgate film and television properties, including Dirty Dancing, Now You See Me, Wonder and Nashville.
We can’t wait to see what’s in store for La La Land’s Broadway adaptation. Be sure to stay tuned for more information!
Source: deadline.com
