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From Stage to Screen: The Evolution of Adaptations

This chapter examines the release of 'Mean Girls' and 'The Colour Purple', focusing on their thematic contrasts and shared roots as musicals. It also discusses the broader trend of adapting stage productions into films, noting the industry's cyclical nature and the shift towards familiar narratives in a post-pandemic landscape.

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