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“Can You Outsmart the Stage? Discover the Surprising Origins of These 17 Broadway Blockbusters Turned Movies!”

Added on January 29, 2025 inMusic News Cards

Broadway has been in the spotlight lately, especially with the release of Wicked: Part One. It feels like a collective epiphany has swept across the globe, awakening countless souls to the mind-blowing artistry and creativity that is Broadway — and let me just say, as a die-hard theatre enthusiast, it’s about time! But with this surge of interest arises a curious conundrum for many. How do you keep track of which beloved stories originated on stage and which were born on the big screen? Was the movie a Broadway adaptation, or did the musical come afterward? Well, fear not, my fellow theatre aficionados! Today, we’re diving headfirst into this delightful maze with a quiz that’s gonna tickle your fancy and maybe even clear up some of those fuzzy memories. So, grab a snack and let’s untangle this web of cinematic and theatrical genius. Which will you choose — the dazzling lights of Hollywood or the thrilling vibrancy of Broadway? I can’t wait to hear your hot takes in the comments below! Curious? Let’s jump in and start exploring together! LEARN MORE.

Now that Wicked: Part One has been out for awhile, it feels like the entire world has finally woken up to the GENIUS that is Broadway. And as a longtime theatre girlie myself? It’s about freakin’ time!!!

But even if you’re a theatre kid, the origins of these stories can get a bit fuzzy sometimes. Was the movie a Broadway adaptation, or vice versa? Well, today, we’re gonna find out — by means of a quiz, of course.

Now, tell me — which do you think are superior, the movies or the Broadway musicals? Perhaps you have a favourite of each? Tell me your opinions in the comments below!

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