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Netflix to Produce ‘Patriots,’ A Broadway Show about Vladimir Putin

Netflix will be singing the lullaby of Broadway this spring with its production of Peter Morgan’s play, Patriots, which will open for a limited run at New York’s Ethel Barrymore theater on April 22. Previews of the show about Vladimir Putin’s rise to power are slated to begin on the first of April—the cruelest month,…

“Waitress: The Musical” : A Story of How Support From Those You Love Gives You Strength / Film Review

@Bleecker Street Media “Waitress: The Musical” is the story of Jenna Hunterson, a pie maker/diner worker, and her journey to find herself after years of being stuck in the life she was dealt. This movie is a stage-to-screen live film of the musical. The musical is a adaption of the 2007 independent film by Adrienne Shelly…

La La Land to be Adapted into Broadway Musical

In a theatrical display of bicoastal proportions, La La Land is coming to the Great White Way. The 2016 film that starred Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling is being adapted as a Broadway musical, with a cast and launch date still undetermined. The film follows the careers of two young performers—one an actress and the…

Pamela A Love Story, Anderson Takes Control Of The Narrative With Utter Grace

Pamela Anderson wants to set the record straight about all that the media has reported throughout her career and private life. The Netflix documentary, Pamela A Love Story, allows her to share her story through personal videos and diaries. The film portrays a wholesome spirit with an open mind. The sexualised creature that yellow journalism…

‘Back to the Future’ Headed for Broadway in 2023

Back to the Future has a future on Broadway. The smash musical on London’s West End will be staged in New York in 2023, say the producers of the musical based on the iconic 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Casting and venue for the Broadway version has not yet been determined. The…

Renowned Musical Theater Composer Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the renowned composer of some of the 20th century’s most acclaimed works of musical theater died early yesterday morning. The news of his death has been confirmed by Aaron Meier at DKC O&M, the producers of his current production, Company. The lyricist died suddenly at the age of 91, according to the New…

Chris Columbus Would Love to Direct ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Film

Filmmaker Chris Columbus says he would love to return to the Wizarding World and direct a big-screen version of the smash hit play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. “I would love to direct The Cursed Child. It’s a great play and the kids are actually the right age to play those roles. It’s a small…

Producer James D. Stern Adapting ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ For Broadway Stage

Tony-winning director and producer James D. online pharmacy buy ivermectin online with best prices today in the USA Stern, whose theater credits include Lucky Guy and Hairspray, has acquired the rights to Matthew Quick’s novel, The Silver Linings Playbook, and plans to turn it into a Broadway musical. The book was previously adapted as a…

Film Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Delivers a Solid Update on the Broadway Sensation

Adapting a successful stage show into a movie is a risky endeavor since expectations can be tremendously high and film is a very different medium. Recent hits like Hamilton and Come from Away have simply presented an edited version of filmed live performances rather than try to create something new. But some of the most…

What are the Hottest Musical Movies to be Released in the Second Half of This Year?

Going to see a Broadway musical — performed live by artists at the pinnacle of their careers — can be an electrifying and memorable experience. But the coronavirus pandemic has kept productions shuttered for more than a year and, even though most are slated to reopen next month, some theater lovers may be too anxious or…

“Game of Thrones” Under Development as Broadway, West End Spectacular

Move over, Camelot, the Westovians are after your throne.  Your “fleeting wisp of glory” as Broadway’s iconic fantasy realm is under siege. In an exclusive story published this week, the Hollywood Reporter claims there are plans underway to bring Game of Thrones to the Great White Way as Broadway gears up for a post-pandemic revival. …