Will Ferrell is set to bring his 2020 Netflix film “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” to Broadway. The film, which starred Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as an Icelandic musical duo aspiring to represent their country in the Eurovision Song Contest, is being adapted into a stage musical. The movie, which featured memorable songs like “Ja Ja Ding Dong,” “Lion of Love,” and the Oscar-nominated ballad “Husavik,” is poised to continue its celebration of the international song competition on the Broadway stage.
Ferrell expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway. The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.” Ferrell, who made his Broadway debut in 2009 with the one-man show “You’re Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush,” is writing the book of the musical alongside Harper Steele and Anthony King. The music will be composed by Savan Kotecha, known for his work with Ariana Grande and One Direction, and the direction will be handled by two-time Tony winner Alex Timbers, whose credits include “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Beetlejuice”.
Timbers shared his excitement, saying, “Will Ferrell and Harper Steele are my comedy heroes. And when I first saw their joyful movie ‘Eurovision’ during the pandemic, it buoyed spirits during a very dark time. With this stage adaptation, I can’t wait to bring that same mix of heart, spectacle, irreverence, and awe to audiences across the world.”
The real Eurovision Song Contest has also expressed its support for the project. Eurovision CBE Director Martin Green said, “This is a stellar team for what I am sure will be an equally stellar adaptation of a film the world loved. Our aim always is to bring the joy of the Eurovision Song Contest to more people globally – especially as we approach our 70th edition in 2026.”
No timeline or cast for the Broadway production has been announced yet. However, with the success of the film and the talent involved in the adaptation, fans of the Eurovision Song Contest and musical theater alike have much to look forward to.
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