ABroadwaymusical take of the six-time Oscar-winning, $472 million worldwide-grossing movieLa La Landis in development, Emmy- and Tony-winning producerMarc Plattsaid Tuesday.
The show, based on the Damien Chazelle-directed movie, will be helmed by Tony and Drama Desk-winning directorBartlett Sherbased on a book written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and three-time Barrymore Award winner Matthew Decker.
The stage adaptation will feature music by the films composer and two-time Oscar winnerJustin Hurwitzand lyrics by Oscar-and Tony-winning composing teamBenj PasekandJustin Paul.
(L-R) Emma Stone, Jessica Rothe, Callie Hernandez and Sonoya Mizuno in 2016’s ‘La La Land’Summit Entertainment/courtesy Everett Collection
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The movie, which starred Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, followed an aspiring actress and a jazz musician as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles.
The pic won Oscars for director, actress in a leading role, production design, cinematography, original score and original song among its 14 nominations.
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Im thrilled to reunite withLionsgateand the incredible team behindLa La Landto adapt the movie for the Broadway stage, the next exciting chapter in its evolution, said Platt, who also produced the movie.
Weve assembled a world-class team to create a musical that will delightLa La Lands millions of current fans and introduce the property to a whole new audience.
WithLa La Landin Concert marking its sixth year of touring worldwide and the original film a timeless and globally revered cultural touchstone, were excited to provide fans yet another way to experience the original movie, said Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate EVP & Head of Global Products & Experiences.
La La Landsplanned adaptation to the Broadway stage follows the launch of several live stage productions based on Lionsgate film and television properties includingDirty Dancing, Now You See Me, WonderandNashville.
The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Brown, EVP of Business & Legal Affairs Eva Feder and Stefan Schick at Loeb & Loeb.
