Lin-Manuel Miranda
Questlove Supreme
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Film Adaptations of Stage Musicals
The difficulty of adapting a stage musical to film is discussed, with examples from 'The Wiz', 'A Chorus Line', and 'Cabaret'. The importance of making bold choices in the adaptation process, such as cutting songs and updating the story, is emphasized along with the need for authenticity in casting and shooting on location.
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