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Happy Feet Musical Taps into Broadway!
31 Mar
Summary
- A new musical based on the beloved Happy Feet film is in development.
- The creative team includes Tony Award winners and acclaimed choreographers.
- The show will feature songs from the original movie and hit favorites.
A new stage musical based on the Academy Award-winning film Happy Feet is set to enchant audiences. Producer Dori Berinstein, known for her work on Broadway hits, announced the project today. The production boasts an impressive creative team, including book writer Douglas Lyons and choreography by tap sensation Ayodele Casel, alongside Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher "Cree" Grant.
This exciting adaptation will feature songs from the original 2006 motion picture, which captivated audiences worldwide with its uplifting story of a penguin who dares to be different. Audiences can also expect a lineup of chart-topping favorite songs to complement the dance-driven narrative. Additional creative team members and production dates will be revealed soon.
The design team for the musical includes acclaimed artists such as set designer Dane Laffrey and costume designer Susan Hilferty. Puppet designer Basil Twist and music supervisor Kenny Seymour are also on board. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures is producing the musical by special arrangement, with Mark Kaufman serving as creative consultant and George Miller as consulting producer. The original Happy Feet and its sequel grossed over $847 million globally.
