Many shows that come to Broadway are inspired by other works, sometimes a book, a movie, a play, or something else entirely. These 12 shows all started as plays before they were adapted into films, which in turn became musicals and movie musicals.
Flip through the 12 shows below:
With Pirates! The Penzance Musical to Broadway, here's a look at unique school and community theatre productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical.
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PLAYBILLDER welcomes the Jason Robert Brown musical to Broadway with a look back at community theatre productions from over the years.
From Shakespeare's Devil to an upcoming Modern Major-General, Playbill lights up the marquee for Broadway's brightest born in April.
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Anderson's book The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars will be released April 15.
PLAYBILLDER is celebrating Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim with a look at school and community productions of one of his most popular musicals.
When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.
When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.
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