Joe Wright News

Adapted from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, Joe Wright's new film adaption of Cyrano features music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. BroadwayWorld caught up with Besser to discuss the creation of her lyrics for the film, what the addition of song adds to the classic story, and more.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Haley Bennett, who plays Roxanne in the new film adaption of Erica Schmidt's Cyrano musical to discuss her journey with the character from stage to screen, why the story of Cyrano continues to resonate with people, and more.

Cyrano is based on the stage musical adapted and directed by Erica Schmidt, from “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Watch Peter Dinklage and Kelvin Harrison Jr. perform 'Someone to Say' in the new lyric video.

The nominees include Diana the Musical, with Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf, Erin Davie, Judy Kaye, Gareth Keegan, Christopher Ashley, Joe DiPierto, and David Bryan. Dear Evan Hansen also received four nominations, including Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Stephen Chbosky, and more. See the full list of nominations now.

The 2022 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival officially kicks off this Thursday, February 10, with an exclusive online screening of CYRANO and an online conversation with screenwriter Erica Schmidt. Erica is a Brooklyn-based playwright and theatre director (I Call My Brothers, New Ohio Theatre). Her acclaimed musical adaptation of CYRANO from director Joe Wright and starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Ben Mendelsohn, opens in theaters on February 25.

The New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has announced its 2022 hybrid in-person and online film lineup, co-curated by Allyson Morgan and Marc Stuart Weitz.

A new half hour special following the creation of the new Cyrano movie musical has been released. The film's cast and crew explore the story, characters, music, and design of the story in the new '1 Tale, 3 Hearts: Peter Dinklage in CYRANO, a Modern, Timeless Romance' featurette special. Watch the new video here!

Directed by Joe Wright, the film is adapted from the stage musical by Erica Schmidt, from “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. The cast includes Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Watch the new clip and featurette now!

The film is the latest to postpone its release due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. The film is still scheduled for a limited January 28 in the United States with a wider release following. With music by Aaron and Bryce Dressner of The National, the film stars Peter Dinklage, Kelvin Harrison, Jr, and Haley Bennett.

Today's top stories include the lineup for 50 Years of Broadway at the Kennedy Center! Get a first look at Cecily Strong in the off-Broadway production of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Plus, the world premiere of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of The Notebook has been postponed to September 2022 due to COVID-19.

Award-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle. The greatest love story ever told is in select cities January 28th and everywhere February 11th.

With the new year just around the corner, many take time during the holiday season to reflect upon this past year as it comes to a close. Although 2021 has been challenging, it becomes clear that there is so much to be grateful for from vaccines to new movie musicals. While Broadway theaters began to open their doors, several streaming services opened their platforms to producing movie musicals. Unlike most years where few if any Broadway musicals were adapted into movies, 2021 was a year like no other with over ten musicals being created for the screen or being adapted from the stage to the screen. In celebration of the past year, here is a list of the best movie musicals from 2021 and where to watch them.

Peter Dinklage appeared on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend to discuss his role in the new film Cyrano.

The Los Angeles premiere of Cyrano has been delayed due to COVID-19. While the screening will still occur, the red carpet and after party events have been postponed, along with any other upcoming live appearances from the cast. It is reported that a member of the film's inner circle has been exposed to COVID-19.

Last night was the London premiere of the new musical film adaption of Cyrano. The film is based on the the stage musical from Erica Schmidt, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Check out photos of Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr, and more on the red carpet.

Bennett, who stars as Roxanne in the new musical film adaption of Cyrano, will reunite with the film's producer Joe Wright for Brood. The film is based on the novel by Jackie Polzin. Bennett had initially discovered the novel, bringing it to producer Molly Asher and then Wright.  A search for a director is currently underway.

Go behind the scenes with a first look at the new musical film adaption of Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film is based on the stage musical by Erica Schmidt, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Plus, listen to a new track from the soundtrack now!

Peter Dinklage appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night to perform 'Your Name' from the new musical film adaption of Cyrano de Bergerac. He sang alongside Aaron and Bryce Dressner, of the musical group The National, who wrote the music for the new film. Watch the new performance now!

The Gotham Film & Media Institute (The Gotham)  announced the winners of the 31st Annual Gotham Awards at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on November 29.

With new music from Bryce Dessner & Aaron Dessner of The National, this musical film adaptation of Cyrano stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn.