‘Magic Mike’ Eyeing Broadway Adaptation
By Angie Han/June 26, 2012 6:30 am EST
Since the chiseled leads are a huge part of the film’s appeal, the question naturally turned to who might star in the theater adaptation. While it seems unlikely that the movie star cast will trade in their screen careers for the stage anytime soon, they generally seemed up for at least dipping a toe in. Alex Pettyfer asserted that he was “absolutely” on board for the Broadway show, adding “I think we should all do the opening night.” Tatum, meanwhile, agreed that he’d “love to do Broadway,” although he confessed to knowing nothing about stage musicals.
If Magic Mike does indeed make it to Broadway, it’ll be in good company. The current roster includes several musicals based on movies, including Newsies, Once, Sister Act, Ghost, Mary Poppins, and The Lion King — to say nothing of stage shows that have been turned into films, including Chicago, Rock of Ages, and Evita.
