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A Princess Bride Stage Play Is In The Works – But Will It Be A Musical?

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…it seems like a no-brainer to me. In any case, Playbill reports Disney has, for now, taken the first step in announcing its plans to transfer the beloved film to the stage.

The stage version will be based on both William Goldman's original novel (which is even better than the movie, in my opinion – especially Fezzik's increased presence) and his own adapted screenplay for the film. Goldman says via press release:

I am thrilled that the next chapter in the life of The Princess Bride will unfold on the stage. With Alan Horn, Thomas Schumacher and his team at Disney Theatrical Productions leading the way, Buttercup, Westley and all of Florin are in the best of hands.

Goldman previously began a musical stage adaptation with composer Adam Guettel , but it fell apart in 2007. I really hope they try to make it a musical again. Can someone get Stephen Schwartz on the phone?


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