Hit movie Crazy Rich Asians to become Broadway stage musical
By Tribute on April 17, 2024 | Leave a Comment
Crazy Rich Asians, the popular book series turned successful film adaptation is now being developed into a stage show, aiming for Broadway. This musical stage adaptation has Jon M. Chu set to direct it, the same person who directed the film adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians and the upcoming two-part film adaptation of Wicked (2024). The book (script) for the musical has been written by Leah Nanko Winkler, with music by Helen Park and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong.
Like the original novel by Kevin Kwan and the subsequent hit film, the stage musical will focus on a Chinese American woman named Rachel, whose boyfriend Nick wants her to travel to Singapore with him to meet his family. Once there, she discovers that they are “crazy rich.” A movie sequel is also in development, based on the follow-up novel China Rich Girlfriend.
The musical production is aiming for The Great White Way, but there will first be a pre-Broadway engagement, with more details and dates to be announced soon. ~Mackenzie Heidrick
Comments & Discussion
Similar Articles
Steve Carell to make Broadway debut in Uncle Vanya
November 15, 2023 | 2 Comments
Steve Carell is headed to Broadway to make his debut in a new adaptation of Anton Chekov’s play Uncle Vanya at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in April 2024.
Princess Diana musical heads to Netflix before Broadway
August 13, 2020 | Leave a Comment
The musical about Princess Diana will be filmed on stage without an audience. It is set to debut on Netflix ahead of its official opening on Broadway next year.
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from COVID-19 complications
July 6, 2020 | 3 Comments
Tony-nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero has died after a three-month battle with COVID-19 complications. He leaves behind his wife and 1-year-old son.
There are no comments yet, why not be the first?