Lin-Manuel Miranda Bringing 'Warriors' Musical to Broadway
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to Broadway with a new musical, "Warriors," an adaptation of a cult film about street gangs in a post-apocalyptic New York City, set to preview in March and officially open in April at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
- "Warriors" is directed by Jenny Koons and co-directed and choreographed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda and Eisa Davis.
- The musical follows a fictional NYC gang framed for the murder of a gang leader, mirroring the storyline of the original Paramount Pictures film.
- The show originated as a 2024 concept album executive produced by Nas and produced by Mike Elizondo, featuring prominent artists such as Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, and Marc Anthony.
- Produced by Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller, Miranda, and Luis A. Miranda Jr., "Warriors" includes contributions from top designers and music supervisors, promising a vibrant and immersive theatrical experience.
