Adapting Existing Stories into Stage Musicals Successfully

Most musicals are adaptations of one kind or another - of books, play, films, TV shows, or even real life events. Which means there’s a highly likelihood that you will - at some point - need to go through the process of taking a pre-existing story and adapting it into a stage musical. So, what does this process of adaptation look like, and how can you avoid the pitfalls as your create your musical journey?


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