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entertainment2 years ago

"From Broadway to the Big Screen: 'Shucked' Musical Set for Film Adaptation"

Mandalay Pictures is set to produce a feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical comedy "Shucked," with the original creative team involved in the project. The musical, known for its corny humor, closed on Broadway after a successful run and will now be brought to the big screen. In addition to the film, a North American tour and international productions are in the works, while the original cast album has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Further details, including production dates and casting, are yet to be announced.

entertainment2 years ago

"From Broadway to Big Screen: 'Shucked' Musical Set for Movie Adaptation"

The Broadway musical "Shucked" will be adapted into a feature film produced by Mandalay Pictures, announced at its closing performance. The film will be a screen adaptation of the musical, with the original bookwriter writing the screenplay. The show will also launch a North American tour and is set to debut in the West End and Australia in the coming years.

entertainment2 years ago

Star-Studded Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 Lineup Revealed

& Juliet, Back to the Future: The Musical, and Shucked are among the Broadway shows scheduled to perform at the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will begin at 8:30 AM on November 23 nationwide. The parade route stretches from 77th Street and Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square on Seventh Avenue, where the Broadway performances will take place. Public viewing areas will be set up along the route, and the parade will be broadcast live only in the Eastern Time Zone.

entertainment2 years ago

"Final Curtain Call: 'Shucked' Bids Farewell to Broadway's Nederlander Theater"

The musical comedy "Shucked" will end its run at Broadway's Nederlander Theater on January 14. The show's producers are not calling it a closing, as they hope to find another theater for the production. However, with the current Broadway season being robust, it is uncertain if there will be an available theater. "Shucked" has had modest grosses and has not recouped its costs. A North American tour and international productions are planned for the future.

entertainment2 years ago

Nonbinary Performers Make History at Tony Awards

Alex Newell made history at the 2023 Tony Awards as the first performer who identifies as nonbinary to win a Tony for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical for their performance in Broadway's original musical Shucked. Newell thanked their mom, the cast and crew of Shucked, and encouraged others to believe in themselves. The Tony Awards separate acting categories into male and female, but Newell chose to submit in the best performance by a featured actor in a musical category, reflecting their identification with the term "actor."

theater2 years ago

Alex Newell Makes History as First Nonbinary Tony Winner, Andrzej Goulding Also Honored

Alex Newell, a nonbinary performer, won the Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical for their role in "Shucked," becoming the first out nonbinary actor to win a Tony for performance. Newell, who identifies as nonbinary and gender fluid, plays a whiskey distiller in the country-scored musical comedy. They accepted the award by thanking their building, cast, and crew, and encouraging others to pursue their dreams. Newell uses all pronouns and agreed to be considered in the gendered actor category.

entertainment2 years ago

'Shucked' Takes Broadway by Storm with Corny Delight.

Shucked, a musical about corn, has become a viral hit on Broadway despite not being based on any existing IP or featuring any big-name actors. The show's marketing campaign relied heavily on mystery and humor, with dirt-cheap preview tickets and jokey ads plastered across subway stations. The musical is full of puns, wordplay, and non sequiturs, and the audience is always onboard by the end of the opening number. Shucked is the only show on Broadway where you can choose from a menu of drinks with names like “Chilled Gin of the Corn” and “Honk If You’re Corny” and pair those with your choice of corn nuts, candy corn, or popcorn.

entertainment2 years ago

"Shucked" Broadway Musical Gets Surprising Praise from Critics.

Broadway's new musical "Shucked" fails to harvest the potential of its talented cast due to a shallow plot and reliance on automated jokes. However, Alex Newell's performance as Maizy's cousin Lulu earns accolades with their showstopper "Independently Owned." Lead producer Mike Bosner hopes to attract audiences with a pre-opening strategy and social media buzz.