February 10, 2021
Amber Ruffin Joins Broadway-Bound ‘Some Like It Hot’ Musical As Co-Writer
Amber Ruffin has joined the Broadway-bound team of Some Like It Hot as a co-writer of the film-to-stage adaptation. The host of Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show will partner with Tony nominee Matthew López on the new musical’s book.
The announcement was made today by producers The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron. In a statement, producers Meron and Bob Wankel also said that Kenny Leon is joining the producing team.
Over the years, fans of singer and actor Brandy have learned to “never say never” or believe that something’s “impossible” — and their patience and perseverance has been rewarded. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the 1997 TV movie that stars Brandy and Whitney Houston, is officially coming to Disney Plus.
By Nellie Andreeva // Deadline
We are excited to announce that Zadan/Meron Productions and the Shubert Organization are producing the Chicago pre-Broadway engagement of Some Like It Hot – a new musical with score by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman and book by Matthew Lopez. Direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw based on the MGM classic film. Also on the producing team are Bob Greenblatt, Roy Furman and the Nederlander Organization. Premieres at the Cadillac Theatrre from March 2 – April 4th 2021
Neil Meron, whose credits include “Chicago,” “Hairspray” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” has boarded Netflix’s movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “13.”
By Caitlin Moynihan // Broadway Buzz
By Nellie Andreeva // Deadline
By Logan Culwell-Block