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Lena Dunham '10 Things I Hate About You' Musical Sets Broadway Debut
variety.com • • general
Key Points:
- Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen’s musical adaptation of "10 Things I Hate About You" is set to begin preview performances on Broadway on August 17, 2027, with opening night and casting details yet to be announced.
- The musical is based on the 1999 romantic comedy film starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, which itself is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s "The Taming of the Shrew."
- Dunham and Jessica Huang are adapting the book, while Jepsen and Ethan Gruska are responsible for the music and lyrics, with Christopher Wheeldon directing and choreographing.
- The production will be produced by Mike Bosner, known for shows like "Shucked" and "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," with Tom Kitt providing music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations.
- The show is described as a rebellious coming-of-age musical about self-discovery, challenging expectations, and teenage experiences, focusing on the dynamic between two sisters navigating love and identity.
