Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#1Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 12:26pm
The McOnie Company has announced its intention to mount the world premiere stage adaptation of The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius's black-and-white film about the twilight of silent movies, which won five Academy Awards (including Best Picture) in 2012.
The story will be co-adapted for the stage by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone) and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie.
Set in 1920s Hollywood, just as the talkies are about to arrive, The Artist tells the story of silent movie star George Valentin and his encounter with newcomer Peppy Miller.
A workshop for The Artist will happen early in 2023. The production is planned to open later in 2023 with further information on dates, venues, and casting to come.
#2Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 1:11pm
I’d like to see a list of movie-to-Broadway adaptations that didn’t flop.
#3Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 1:23pm
Seems like movie-to-play adaptations are much more common in the UK than they are in the US. Our theatre community tends to operate under the mindset that you can’t adapt anything unless you also shove songs into it.
So if this is mainly intended as a UK venture, it probably has a better shot at doing well.
pethian
Leading Actor Joined: 5/23/22
#4Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 1:35pm
TotallyEffed said: "I’d like to see a list of movie-to-Broadway adaptations that didn’t flop."
Not including movie musicals that were adapted for stage (.i.e. 42nd St, Aladdin, etc), these are the few I can think of:
A Little Night Music
Applause
Hairspray
The Producers
Grand Hotel
Billy Elliot
On The 20th Century
La Cage Aux Folles
The Color Purple
Promises, Promises
The Full Monty
Little Shop of Horrors
#5Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 1:43pm
When I saw The Artist, I was bored for perhaps the first 20 minutes. I even considered leaving the theatre. But as it progressed, it just "clicked" for me and I totally embraced it. And now, it is one of my favorite movies. So, this is very exciting news for me.
Non sibi sed patriae
Lola Getz2
Stand-by Joined: 7/17/22
#6Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 2:49pm
I thought the movie was delightful, but curious to know if this will be a pantomime or use dialogue. And how will they handle the REAL star of the film, Uggie!
#7Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 2:57pm
Super interesting! I once learned the whole dance from this end of the movie in a tap class!
verywellthensigh
Leading Actor Joined: 6/14/22
#8Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 2:59pm
zzzzzzzzzzz
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#9Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 3:05pm
God, I hated that movie. Tried a second viewing when it was on streaming and lasted 20 minutes.
Also add Mame, Sweet Charity, and The King and I.
#10Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 3:11pm
Non sibi sed patriae
#11Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 4:57pm
A major "why?" of an adaptation if ever there were one.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#12Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 11/17/22 at 5:06pm
Other non-flops include Kinky Boots, Waitress, and The Band's Visit - but TotallyEffed may have meant non-musical plays based on movies.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#13Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 5/22/23 at 11:27am
https://www.playbill.com/article/the-artist-stage-adaptation-sets-world-premiere-creative-team
The previously announced stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film The Artist has set dates for a world premiere at Theatre Royal Plymouth, with performances slated to begin May 11, 2024, and continue through May 25. Based on the 2011 film written by Michel Hazanavicius, the stage work is co-adapted by Lindsey Ferrentino (Amy and the Orphans) and Olivier winner Drew McOnie (King Kong). McOnie will direct and choreograph.
The project has also newly announced a creative team for the production, which will include set and costume design by Christopher Oram, music by Simon Hale, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Simon Baker, video design by Ash J Woodward, and puppetry design by Maia Kirkman-Richards. Casting, which is to be announced, is by Will Burton. Chris Poon is music director, with Ebony Molina serving as associate director and choreographer.
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#14Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 5/22/23 at 2:56pm
Surely this is only a dance piece, right? I could see it working as a ballet or something.
bk
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/03
#15Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 5/22/23 at 3:22pm
pethian said: "TotallyEffed said: "I’d like to see a list of movie-to-Broadway adaptations that didn’t flop."
Not including movie musicals that were adapted for stage (.i.e. 42nd St, Aladdin, etc), these are the few I can think of:
A Little Night Music
Applause
Hairspray
The Producers
Grand Hotel
Billy Elliot
On The 20th Century
La Cage Aux Folles
The Color Purple
Promises, Promises
The Full Monty
Little Shop of Horrors"
Now do the same exact list but remove the titles that did NOT use the original movie title because that wasn't the POINT of doing the musical version, i.e. "branding." Let's see THAT list.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#17Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 9/28/23 at 8:15am
I guess it’s safe to assume Bill Berloni will be training the Jack Russell Terriers who’ll play The Dog? As many who saw the film know, the dog is one of the stars of the film.
#18Oscar-winning Best Picture THE ARTIST to be adapted for the stage
Posted: 9/28/23 at 8:44am
floperooni!
