Wayne Blair will direct the movie musical based on a screenplay penned by Tony Briggs, who wrote the musical. Goalpost Pictures produces. The Sapphires, according to the industry paper, "follows the fortunes of four Aboriginal women who form a singing group in the 1960s, styled on The Supremes, and are sent to Vietnam to entertain Australian troops."
The musical was inspired by Briggs' mother and aunt, Laurel Robinson and Lois Peeler, respectively.
Casting for the film has yet to be announced.
The 1960s musical is directed by Robert W. Schneider.
Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.
The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.
See what’s coming soon, what’s premiering out of town, and what’s in development.
The musical, which explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures, officially opened April 18.
Her comments were part of an ongoing conversation around the purpose of theatre criticism.
The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.
The new work from Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Off-Broadway company April 16.
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