Amber Ruffin joins the Broadway creative team of 'Some Like It Hot' as co-writer
The writer, performer, and host of 'The Amber Ruffin Show,' will join Matthew López in co-adapting the MGM film for Broadway.
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.
"I am so thrilled to be working with real Broadway legends Matthew López, Casey Nicholaw, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman on this honestly groundbreaking project," Ruffin said in a statement. "This is truly a different kind of musical and I can't wait for people to see it!"
Ruffin is a comedian, writer, and performer, and she is the host of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock TV. She was the first African-American woman to write for a late-night show in the United States as a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Some Like It Hot is based on the MGM classic starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. The musical will be directed by Casey Nicholaw, with a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Photo credit: Amber Ruffin on 'The Amber Ruffin Show' (Photo courtesy of NBC)
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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