The Bridges of Madison County Musical in the Works
A musical version of the popular romantic novel is being written by Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman.
A musical version of the popular novel The Bridges of Madison County is eyeing Broadway, Broadway.com has learned. The romantic tuner, based on the 1992 bestselling book by Robert James Waller, features a score by Jason Robert Brown and book by Marsha Norman.
Jason Robert Brown won a Tony Award for Best Original Score for the 1998 musical Parade. His other stage works include Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years and 13. Norman won the Pulitzer Prize for her play ’night, Mother and a Tony Award for her book for the musical The Secret Garden. Her other works include the plays Getting Out, Traveler in the Dark, Sarah and Abraham, Trudy Blue and Last Dance and the book for the musical The Color Purple.
Jason Robert Brown won a Tony Award for Best Original Score for the 1998 musical Parade. His other stage works include Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years and 13. Norman won the Pulitzer Prize for her play ’night, Mother and a Tony Award for her book for the musical The Secret Garden. Her other works include the plays Getting Out, Traveler in the Dark, Sarah and Abraham, Trudy Blue and Last Dance and the book for the musical The Color Purple.
Flashdance The Musical
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt originated the lead role in the U.K. tour of this musical based on the popular 1983 movie.
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Matt Willis are set to star in the West End production of Flashdance The Musical. The show, based on the 1983 movie, is directed by Nikolai Foster and features choreography by Arlene Phillips. It will begin performances at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre on September 24, with opening night set for October 11.
Set in Pittsburgh, Flashdance The Musical tells the story of 19-year-old Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. The musical is about holding on to your dreams and love against all the odds.
Set in Pittsburgh, Flashdance The Musical tells the story of 19-year-old Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. The musical is about holding on to your dreams and love against all the odds.
TV Hit Glee is Bound for Broadway
The cast of 'Glee'
'Glee' will shine on Broadway, according to Ryan Murphy.
Looks like Glee is coming to Broadway. Glee creator Ryan Murphy told the New York Daily News that a Broadway adaptation of the hit TV series is "definitely" happening.
"I'm auditioning people now," Murphy said, although he was mum on possible stars, noting, "I don't know just yet. You'll see." Though the prime-time show itself stars Broadway veterans Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison, an eight show a week schedule would be highly unlikely for the actors while filming continues in Los Angeles.
Glee recently received 19 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. The show's second season will begin September 21 with guest spots including Britney Spears, Cheyenne Jackson and alums Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.
"I'm auditioning people now," Murphy said, although he was mum on possible stars, noting, "I don't know just yet. You'll see." Though the prime-time show itself stars Broadway veterans Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison, an eight show a week schedule would be highly unlikely for the actors while filming continues in Los Angeles.
Glee recently received 19 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. The show's second season will begin September 21 with guest spots including Britney Spears, Cheyenne Jackson and alums Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.
Glee's Ryan Murphy to Helm Big Screen Adaptation of Wicked
Ryan Murphy
Glee creator Ryan Murphy is on a roll. With the hit TV musical series and film adaptation of Eat Pray Love (which Murphy co-wrote and directed) already under his belt, Murphy recently confirmed to MTV he’ll be taking charge of the big screen adaptation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart. Adapted by Kramer, the flick will star stage and screen alum Mark Ruffalo and begins shooting in June 2011.
The director is reportedly eyeing the film version of novel-turned-megahit-musical Wicked, a possibility that had been hinted by earlier in the summer.
“I love that show; I’ve used the music of that show on Glee,’” he told MTV. “I think that show is about empowerment, which is what Glee and Eat Pray Love are about, so it would be an honor to be asked to [direct the adaptation].”
In addition to creating Glee and adapting Eat Pray Love, Murphy has created, written and directed the hit TV series Nip/Tuck, created the teen serial Popular and adapted Augusten Burroughs' memoir Running With Scissors for the big screen.
The director is reportedly eyeing the film version of novel-turned-megahit-musical Wicked, a possibility that had been hinted by earlier in the summer.
“I love that show; I’ve used the music of that show on Glee,’” he told MTV. “I think that show is about empowerment, which is what Glee and Eat Pray Love are about, so it would be an honor to be asked to [direct the adaptation].”
In addition to creating Glee and adapting Eat Pray Love, Murphy has created, written and directed the hit TV series Nip/Tuck, created the teen serial Popular and adapted Augusten Burroughs' memoir Running With Scissors for the big screen.
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