'Thrilled to reunite with Lionsgate': The magic of 'La La Land' translates from screen to Broadway
The critically-acclaimed film La La Land is now being adapted for the Broadway stage, bringing its magic from the big screen to the theatre.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTThe critically-acclaimed film La La Land is now being adapted for the Broadway stage, bringing its magic from the big screen to the theatre.
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La La Land: Transition from Silver Screen to Broadway Stage
It's time to rekindle your love for the captivating tale of La La Land, the six-time Oscar-winning movie that grossed $472 million worldwide. In an exciting development, the enchanting film is being reinvented for Broadway, according to Marc Platt, the Emmy- and Tony-winning producer.
The Next Exciting Chapter in Its Evolution
Directed by Damien Chazelle, the cinematic spectacle is set to light up the Broadway stage under the guidance of Tony and Drama Desk-winning director Bartlett Sher. The plot will be based on a book penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and three-time Barrymore Award winner Matthew Decker. The show will echo the film's enchanting music, composed by two-time Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz and the Oscar- and Tony-winning composing team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
"We’ve assembled a world-class team to create a musical that will delight La La Land’s millions of current fans and introduce the property to a whole new audience,” said Platt, relishing the opportunity to bring the film's magic to the theatre.
La La Land, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, enchanted viewers with the heartfelt journey of an aspiring actress and a jazz musician chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film bagged Oscars for director, leading actress, production design, cinematography, original score, and original song, earning a total of 14 nominations.
Timeless and Globally Revered Cultural Touchstone
The Broadway adaptation comes as La La Land reaches its sixth year of touring worldwide with its concert. "With the original film being a timeless and globally revered cultural touchstone, we’re excited to provide fans yet another way to experience the original movie,” said Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate's EVP and Head of Global Products & Experiences.
La La Land's stage adaptation follows several live stage productions based on Lionsgate film and television properties, including Dirty Dancing, Now You See Me, Wonder, and Nashville.
So, Broadway-goers, it's time to be charmed by La La Land once again, but this time in a whole new avatar.
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