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Practical Magic Musical Conjures Stage Spell
9 Feb
Summary
- Practical Magic film is being adapted into a new musical.
- Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg will create original music.
- A sequel to the 1998 film is set for release on Sept. 11.
A new musical production based on the iconic film "Practical Magic" is officially in the works. This magical story, originally brought to life in the 1998 movie and Alice Hoffman's bestselling novel, will now enchant audiences on stage.
Grammy Award-winning artist Norah Jones and producer Gregg Wattenberg are composing the original score for the musical. Alice Hoffman, the author of the original novel, will pen the book for the stage adaptation, collaborating with playwright Peter Duchan.
Maria Friedman, known for directing the recent revival of "Merrily We Roll Along," will direct this new production. The story centers on sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who are determined to overcome an ancestral curse.
This theatrical venture promises to bring the story's themes of love and sisterhood to life through music. Fans can also anticipate a sequel to the 1998 film, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters on September 11th.
