The 2019 film, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh, topped the box office for three weeks and eventually grossed $239 million globally. A sequel, based on the follow-up novel “China Rich Girlfriend,” has been in development for five years.

The musical adaptation will feature a book by Leah Nanako Winkler, music by Helen Park and lyrics by Amanda Green and Tat Tong. Additional details on its timeline for a pre-Broadway engagement will be announced shortly.

“Crazy Rich Asians” is one of several blockbusters — including “La La Land” and “The Devil Wears Prada” — that’s turning into a live musical. Stage versions of the 1985 sci-fi comedy “Back to the Future,” 2004’s romance drama “The Notebook” and 2011’s circus-inspired “Water for Elephants” are currently playing on Broadway.

For more from NBC Asian America, sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Source: | This article originally belongs to Nbcnews.com

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

A Nazi-era art deal, a Supreme Court ruling and the bitter fight for restitution

The treasures are now worth an estimated $250 million, but the cost…

Uber Founder Turns Real-Estate Mogul for Ghost Kitchen Startup

Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens rents out delivery-only kitchens, which have gained popularity after…

Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to Host Oscars

The Oscars finally have a host again. Three, in fact. Amy Schumer,…

To end the Ukraine standoff, the West needs to find a way for Putin to save face

Ukraine is a crisis that Russian President Vladimir Putin has brought on…