The world premiere of Some Like It Hot is expected to open on Broadway in 2022, with cast, venue and production dates to be confirmed.
Inspired by the 1935 French film Fanfare of Love, the American romantic comedy follows two jazz musicians in Prohibition-era Chicago as they disguise themselves in an all-female band. But, while in hiding, they both fall in love with the band's singer and ukulele player, Sugar.
Marilyn Monroe famously starred in the movie as Sugar, with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as Joe and Jerry.
The Some Like It Hot creative team includes a book by Matthew Lopez, adapting the 1959 Billy Wilder film for the stage. Music is by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Casey Nicholaw will direct and choreograph the production.
Some Like It Hot was previously adapted for Broadway in 1972 as Sugar, which was nominated for four Tony Awards including best new musical.
Photo: Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot (1959)
Inspired by the 1935 French film Fanfare of Love, the American romantic comedy follows two jazz musicians in Prohibition-era Chicago as they disguise themselves in an all-female band. But, while in hiding, they both fall in love with the band's singer and ukulele player, Sugar.
Emmy-nominated writer and performer Amber Ruffin will join the creative team of the new Broadway musical Some Like It Hot, the Shubert Organization and Neil Meron announced today. Ruffin joins playwright Matthew López as the co-adaptor of the classic MGM film for the stage. The musical is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in 2022.
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.