In a recent interview with a London newspaper, Hollywood actor, writer and director Ben Stiller has confirmed rumours that he is currently developing a new musical with a score by Elton John. Elton John himself began the speculation in October when he revealed in an interview that he had been asked by Stiller for his involvement in the project.
Originally intended to be a film musical, it is perhaps Elton’s willingness to help out that has made venture change direction. With such international musical theatre hits under his belt as The Lion King , Billy Elliot and Aida, it is only natural that such a project should be head to New York and London. The comedy show will be about a gay Broadway theatre director with Aids who has to go back and face the wife and children he left. Elton has asserted that although the premise isn’t funny, the script is hilarious. The book is being written by an unnamed friend of Stiller’s.
The show is in its earliest stages so no title, dates or venues have been announced. It is presumed that it will begin on Broadway before an inevitable London transfer, so just watch this space.
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