A theatrical adaptation of an American Western movie. noon Plans for Broadway in 2023.
Eric Roth, who wrote the scripts Forrest Gump, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Dune And others will write the adaptation. Michael Arden, who last directed the revival once on this island on Broadway, he will direct the production.
The 1952 film is an American Western that centers on a city sheriff who must decide whether to face the gang alone or leave town with his wife. Produced by Stanley Kramer, the film starred Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly and won four Academy Awards, including editing and score. Selected by the Library of Congress in 1989 noon It should be preserved in the National Film Registry for its impact on the industry.
Lead producer Paula Wagner (who recently brought the musical adaptation Pretty Woman on Broadway) and Hunter Arnold say it will be the first western to open on Broadway in more than 85 years.
“When Eric Roth presented his vision for the stage adaptation noonI immediately saw the potential for a theatrical performance of an iconic story about doing the right thing, despite public opinion and outside pressure. More relevant today than ever, Stanley Kramer’s film continues to captivate audiences with its portrayal of a classic western that represents what is right in the face of apathy and denial,” Wagner said in a statement.
Like the movie, the Broadway production will be broadcast in real-time for two hours. The cast, exact dates and other details will be announced at a later date.
July 27, 3:55 PM PST Updated to correct the number of Oscars noon won the 25th Oscar.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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