Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen Bring '90s Teen Hit to Broadway
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Key Points:
- A musical adaptation of the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You" is set to begin Broadway performances on August 17, 2027, featuring a modern twist for the 2020s.
- Lena Dunham and Jessica Huang are writing the book, while Carly Rae Jepsen and Grammy winner Ethan Gruska are collaborating on the songs, with Christopher Wheeldon directing and choreographing.
- The show will follow the story of two contrasting sisters navigating high school experiences, echoing the original film's reimagining of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."
- This production marks Lena Dunham's Broadway debut, with Tom Kitt overseeing musical arrangements; casting and venue details have yet to be announced.
- Producers describe the musical as a contemporary and defiant exploration of growing up and resisting societal expectations.
