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Cynthia Erivo will miss the 83rd Golden Globes due to her commitments to a West End production of 'Dracula,' where she plays 23 characters, including Dracula, while her acclaimed role in 'Wicked' earns her a Golden Globe nomination. The play's previews begin February 4, preventing her from attending the ceremony.
The musical adaptation of 'Beaches' will premiere on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on March 27, 2026, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett, with a run through September 6, followed by a national tour. The production, based on Iris Rainer Dart's novel and the 1988 film, features a talented cast and crew, and has been in development for over a decade.
"Purple Rain," Prince's iconic film, is being developed into a stage musical, featuring some of the musician's best-loved songs. Orin Wolf, the producer behind the Tony-winning adaptation of "The Band's Visit," is leading the project, with playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins set to write the book and Lileana Blain-Cruz to direct. The musical will focus on the story of an ambitious musician facing personal and professional challenges. No further details, such as production dates or locations, have been announced.
Broadway producer Orin Wolf is developing a stage adaptation of Prince's iconic film "Purple Rain" with a book by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz. The adaptation will feature music and lyrics from the original movie and album, and additional production details will be announced in the coming months. The project aims to honor Prince's legacy and bring a new generation to discover the power of "Purple Rain" live on stage.
London will host the first-ever stage adaptation of "The Hunger Games" in 2024, directed by Matthew Dunster and adapted by playwright Conor McPherson. The play will be based on the first book in Suzanne Collins' dystopian series and will debut in London in the fall of 2024. The stage version is described as a gripping tale of courage and defiance, and Collins has expressed excitement about the collaboration. McPherson and Dunster are honored to adapt the story, which they believe resonates now more than ever. The production aims to be fully immersed in the novel and film while offering a uniquely theatrical experience.
A teaser trailer has been released for the upcoming Stranger Things stage adaptation, The First Shadow, revealing little about the plot but generating excitement. The play, set 25 years before the events of the Netflix series, will begin performances on November 17 at London's Phoenix Theatre, with tickets already sold out through mid-December. Directed by Stephen Daldry, the play is based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers and will explore the shadows of the past in Hawkins, 1959. The creative team includes renowned designers and visual effects experts. Casting and plans beyond London are yet to be announced.
Monty Python star John Cleese has clarified that he has no intention of cutting the "Loretta" scene from the stage adaptation of The Life of Brian, despite reports to the contrary. The scene, which features a male character wanting to be a woman named Loretta and have a child, has been deemed politically incorrect in modern times. Cleese had reportedly asked American actors whether the scene should be dropped, but he clarified that his comments were meant to relate what he was advised, not that he would actually do the cut.
Monty Python star John Cleese denies reports that he planned to cut a politically incorrect scene from the stage adaptation of the classic film parody, Life of Brian. The scene features a male character who wants to be a woman named "Loretta" and wants to have a child. Cleese claims he has "no intention" of removing it despite concerns over modern sensitivities. He clarified that his comments were meant to relate what he was advised, not that he would actually do the cut.
Annie Proulx's "Brokeback Mountain" is set to be adapted for the stage on London's West End, starring Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges as Jack and Ennis. The play, with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and directed by Jonathan Butterell, will run from May 10 through August 12 at the new West End venue @sohoplace. The production is produced by Nica Burns with Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson Productions, and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment.
Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges will star in a London stage adaptation of Annie Proulx’s best-selling novel Brokeback Mountain. The play with music will run at the Sohoplace Theatre in the West End for a 12-week season from May 10. The play is based on Proulx’s short story and not on Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed 2005 film. Faist will play Jack Twist and Hedges will play Ennis Del Mar. The production was granted stage rights by Proulx and will be directed by Jonathan Butterell with Dan Gillespie Sells writing some of the music.