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THE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report

By: Dec. 07, 2018
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THE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report  Image

There have been many announcements in the last few weeks about upcoming stage to screen adaptations. WEST SIDE STORY announced a casting call for Maria, the first official teaser for THE LION KING was released, and RENT LIVE released the first cast photoshoot.

From major motion picture adaptations to streaming options on BroadwayHD to live TV musicals, we've got all of the information about where you can see your favorite plays and musicals on screen this summer and beyond.


BIG SCREEN ADAPTATIONS
Movie adaptations making their way to movie theaters across the country.

ALADDIN
Release: 5/24/2019
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THE LION KING
Release: 7/19/2019
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CATSTHE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report  Image
Release: 12/20/2019
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WICKED
Release: 12/20/2019
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IN THE HEIGHTS
Release: 6/26/2020
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BE MORE CHILL
Release: TBA
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BARE: A POP OPERA
Release: TBA
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BEAUTIFUL: THE Carole King MUSICAL
Release: TBA
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COME FROM AWAY
Release: TBA
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Release: TBA
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THE LITTLE MERMAID
Release: TBA
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Release: TBA
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OLIVER
Release: TBA
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SPAMALOT
Release: TBA
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TICK, TICK... BOOM!
Release: TBA
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THE SHAGGS
Release: TBA
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WEST SIDE STORY
Release: TBA
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SMALL SCREEN ADAPTATIONS
Theatrical adaptations coming to television.

RENT Live! | FOXTHE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report  Image
Premiere: 01/27/2019
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HAIR Live! | NBC
Premiere: 05/19/2019
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AMERICAN IDIOT | HBO
Premiere: TBA
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A Few Good MEN Live! | NBC
Premiere: TBA
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STAGE TO SCREEN
Stage shows getting the silver-screen treatment. In cinema screening schedules vary, check local listings for dates near you.

ALLEGIANCE TO BROADWAY
Screening Dates: 12/07/2018 , 12/11/2018
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ANTONY & CLEOPATRA | NT Live
Screening Dates: 12/06/2018 , Additional Encores
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THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III | NT Live
Screening Dates: 12/07/218. 12/11/2018. 12/19/2018, Additional Encores
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I'M NOT RUNNING | NT Live
Screening Dates: 01/31/2019, Additional Encores
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STREAMING
The most recent theatrical additions to streaming catalogues.

BRIGHT COLORS AND BOLD PATTERNS | BroadwayHD
Available: Available Now
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JERRY SPRING: THE OPERA | BroadwayHD
Available: Available Now
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SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY | Netflix
Available: 12/15/2018
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