The new movie musical, which is written and directed by Whiplash’s Damien Chazelle, stars Emma Stone (Cabaret), Ryan Gosling, John Legend and J. K. Simmons (winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in Whiplash).
The film has a score of songs co-written by Justin Hurwitz and the Tony-nominated team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (A Christmas Story, Dogfight), whose Dear Evan Hansen is scheduled to open on Broadway this season.
La La Land is produced by Lionsgate in partnership with Black Label Media, Gilbert Films, Impostor Pictures and Marc Platt Productions. The film will be distributed in the USA by Lionsgate, premiering December 16.
Critics are filing their reviews, linked below. Playbill.com will add more links as reviews are posted:
Deadline.com
The Guardian
Hollywood Reporter
The Independent
Moviefone
The Telegraph
Time
Variety
The Wrap
Watch the trailer here, which features the song “Audition," with music by Hurwitz and lyrics by Pasek & Paul.
