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Happy Feet Musical Returns to Broadway

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Happy Feet Taps Back to Broadway: A Penguin Musical Revival

The beloved animated film Happy Feet is set to return as a stage musical, marking the first new project from the franchise in over a decade. With a star-studded creative team, including Tony-winning producer Dori Berinstein and director Michael Arden, and a book writer from Chicken and Biscuits, this production promises a fresh take on the original tale.

Fans of the 2006 hit, which grossed $384 million worldwide and won an Oscar for best animated feature, will recognize the voice talents of Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams, and Brittany Murphy. The sequel was released in 2011, but this stage version aims to capture the nostalgia while also reaching new heights on Broadway.

Puppet master Basil Twist, known for his work on The Addams Family, will bring the penguins to life, and top choreographers like Ayodele Casel and Lauren Yalango-Grant with Christopher Grant are set to make feet fly. The soundtrack will feature a mix of film tracks and pop icons like Prince and Queen, evoking Moulin Rouge vibes.

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures is behind this production, alongside Lost Boys and Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, with more projects like Crazy Rich Asians in the pipeline. This penguin party is just getting started, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Happy Feet Musical Returns to Broadway. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 1st, Happy Feet is tap dancing back to life as a stage musical, the first fresh project from the franchise in over a decade. That 2006 animated hit about a penguin named Mumble, who grooves his way past haters, raked in $384 million. Worldwide, and snagged an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The creative squad is stacked with heavy hitters like Tony Winning Producer, Dory Baronstein, who's done legally blonde and the prom, and director. Michael Arden, another Tony champ. Book writer Douglas Lyons from Chicken and Biscuits is on board too, promising a lively spin on the original tale. Fans remember the star power with Elijah Wood voicing Mumble, plus Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams, and Brittany Murphy. This sequel dropped in 2011, but this stage version taps into that nostalgia while hitting new heights on Broadway dreams. Puppet Master Basil Twist, Fresh Off Adam's Family Work, will craft those waddling penguins and talk choreographers like Iodelle Castle in the duo.

Lauren Yolingo Grant, with Christopher Grant, are set to make feet fly. Expect a soundtrack blending film tracks with pop icons like Prince and Queen, echoing Moulin Rouge vibes. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures is pushing this alongside Lost Boys and Dog Day afternoon on Broadway, with more like Crazy Rich Asians coming. Keep an eye out. This penguin party is just warming up its flips. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News, today.

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