April 29, 2021
Netflix Feature Adaptation Of Broadway’s ’13: The Musical’ Finds Its Stars
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has locked down the cast to its upcoming feature adaptation of Broadway’s 13: The Musical.
The musical, which ran from October 2008 to January 2009 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre follows Evan Goldman (12) who following a move from NYC to small-town Indiana, grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school.
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.
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