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The Danish Girl Will Get Stage Musical Adaptation
Nora Brigid Monahan and Alex Parker are developing the stage version of David Ebershoff's novel.
April 02, 2026 By Logan Culwell-Block
David Ebershoff's novel The Danish Girl is in development to become a stage musical, with a book and lyrics by Nora Brigid Monahan and music by Alex Parker. Georgie Rankcom is directing.
The project kicks off with a private workshop presentation this week.
Ebershoff's 2000 novel tells the true story of Lili Elbe, a trans artist and one of the first to undergo gender affirmation surgery. A film adaptation starring Eddie Redmayne was released in 2015.
George Strus' Benson Drive Productions is leading the project.
“I am thrilled to be working with Georgie, Nora, and Alex to bring The Danish Girl to the stage," says Strus in a statement. "David’s historic novel shaped queer literature by providing one of the earliest fictional accounts of gender affirmation surgery, and our musical works to continue to honor the great life of Lili Elbe with a majority-trans creative team. Authentic trans representation in the media is dwindling but is now more crucial than ever before; we hope this production not only uplifts David’s renowned text and Lili's profound legacy, but also create space for deeper understanding, empathy, and connection across audiences in London, New York, and beyond.”
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