Director Jon M. Chu is developing "Crazy Rich Asians" into a Broadway musical, marking his Broadway debut. The musical, based on Kevin Kwan's book and the 2018 film, will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park, and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong. The story follows a Chinese American professor who discovers her boyfriend's wealthy family in Singapore. The musical adaptation is backed by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and is part of a trend of popular films being turned into live musicals.
Jon M. Chu is set to direct a Broadway musical adaptation of the 2018 hit film "Crazy Rich Asians," with the new musical featuring a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park, and lyrics by Amanda Green & Tat Tong. The announcement comes amidst anticipation for the two-part "Wicked" film, with the first part scheduled for release in November, and follows Chu's direction of the 2021 film adaptation of "In the Heights." The musical is described as a contemporary romantic comedy based on Kevin Kwan’s bestselling book trilogy and the Warner Bros. Pictures film, and the timeline for a pre-Broadway engagement will be announced soon.
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures is developing a musical adaptation of the hit romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians," with Jon M. Chu, the film's director, making his stage debut directing the musical. The production will feature a score by Tony-nominated composer Helen Park and a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, with a promise of a pre-Broadway engagement. The musical, which follows the story of a clash of classes when a woman meets her wealthy boyfriend's family, is being produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, and casting details are yet to be announced.
A stage musical adaptation of "Crazy Rich Asians" is in the works, with Jon M. Chu set to direct. The production, aiming for Broadway, will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park, and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong. The plot is based on the original book trilogy by Kevin Kwan and the film, following an American woman who discovers her boyfriend's wealthy family in Singapore.
Director Jon M. Chu is developing "Crazy Rich Asians" into a Broadway musical, marking his debut on the stage. The musical, based on Kevin Kwan's book and the 2018 film, will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park, and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong. The production is backed by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and is part of a trend of popular films being adapted into live musicals for the stage.
Adele Lim, the screenwriter and director of the new film Joy Ride, discusses her love for raunch comedy, the challenges of being an Asian woman in Hollywood, and her decision to turn down the lowball offer for the Crazy Rich Asians sequel. She also talks about the importance of representation and creating opportunities for new talent in the industry. Despite the ongoing strike, Lim plans to attend the premiere of her film, which features four Asian American leads.
