Carly Rae Jepsen's Dream Project: 10 Things Musical

Carly Rae Jepsen revealed that her highly anticipated "10 Things I Hate About You" musical project originated from her decision to take on the lead role in "Cinderella" more than a decade ago. This pivotal choice, made shortly after her global success with "Call Me Maybe," redirected her career back toward her theater roots.

The "Call Me Maybe" singer, who is crafting the music and lyrics, described the "10 Things I Hate About You" musical as a "dream of all dream projects." The production is based on the iconic 1999 film, which itself was inspired by Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang are penning the book, with direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.

Jepsen shared her excitement about the project during an appearance on the Therapuss podcast. She praised the assembled creative team, including songwriter Ethan Gruska and music supervisor Tom Kitt, highlighting their exceptional talents. Performances for the "10 Things I Hate About You" musical are scheduled to commence on August 17, 2027.

The narrative of the musical will follow sisters Kat and Bianca Stratford as they navigate adolescence, friendships, and romantic interests. This adaptation aims to capture the spirit of the original film, which starred Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger and significantly boosted their careers. Casting and a specific Broadway theater are yet to be announced.