Some Like It Hot musical to receive world premiere on Broadway in 2021
The musical will feature an original book by Matthew Lopez, based on the 1959 film.
The planned stage musical of the 1959 Billy Wilder comedy Some Like It Hot will now receive its world premiere on Broadway next year, it has been announced. The musical was previously reported to receive its world premiere in Chicago next year, however it will now open in New York in fall 2021.
The musical will feature a book by Matthew Lopez, music by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph Some Like It Hot.
Some Like It Hot follows Joe and Jerry, two jazz musicians who take it upon themselves to escape Prohibition-era Chicago and disguise themselves as women. Joining an all-female jazz band, they fall for the band's singer and ukulele player, Sugar.
The twentieth-century romantic comedy starred Marilyn Monroe as Sugar, alongside Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. The movie went on to receive six Academy Award nominations and has been preserved by the United States Film Registry.
The Broadway stage adaptation is produced by The Shubert Organization, Roy Furman, Robert Greenblatt and the Nederlander Organization. A venue, casting and performance schedule are to be confirmed, however the musical is expected to open in fall 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is Some Like It Hot on Broadway about?
The jazzy, brassy Billy Wilder film starring Marilyn Monroe is now a musical comedy. Travel cross-country with Joe and Jerry, two musicians who go undercover with an all-female swing band and try to find love along the way. Learn more about tickets to this energetic Broadway spectacle with music from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Where is Some Like It Hot on Broadway playing?
Some Like It Hot on Broadway is playing at Shubert Theatre. The theatre is located at 225 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
The running time of Some Like It Hot on Broadway is 2h 30m (incl. intermission)
What's the age requirement for Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
The recommended age for Some Like It Hot on Broadway is Recommended for 12+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
Book tickets for Some Like It Hot on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot is written by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin (book, adapted from Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond's screenplay), and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman co-wrote the score. Both duos received Tony Award nominations for their work.
What songs are in Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot features a fully original score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with '30s-jazz-inspired songs like "Let's Be Bad," "You Coulda Knocked Me Over With a Feather," and the title track. Learn more about all the songs in Some Like It Hot on Broadway.
Is the Some Like It Hot musical the same as the movie?
Some Like It Hot is closely based on the same-named 1959 film by Billy Wilder. The musical contains more songs and changes some characterizations.
Is Some Like It Hot appropriate for kids?
Some Like It Hot is recommended for ages 12 and older due to some strong language, brief depictions of violence, and mild sexual references. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed and choreographed Some Like It Hot?
Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed Some Like It Hot, winning a Tony Award for the latter. He's also staged mega-musicals like Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, and The Prom.
Is Some Like It Hot good?
Some Like It Hot received more Tony Award nominations than any other show in 2023 and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review calls the show "a bracing, fizzy cocktail garnished with a winning cast."
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