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THE HARDER THEY COME Exclusive Behind The Scenes | The Public Theater
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THE HARDER THEY COME Exclusive Behind The Scenes | The Public Theater

Check out an exclusive behind the scenes of the world premiere musical THE HARDER THEY COME, featuring exciting moments from rehearsal and special interviews with Book-Writer Suzan-Lori Parks, Director Tony Taccone, and Choreographer Edgar Godineaux on developing the classic 1972 movie title from screen to stage at The Public Theater! ⭐ ABOUT THE HARDER THEY COME: World Premiere THE HARDER THEY COME Book by Suzan-Lori Parks Including Songs by Jimmy Cliff Additional New Songs by Suzan-Lori Parks Based upon the film, produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone Music Supervision, Orchestrations, and Arrangements by Kenny Seymour Choreography by Edgar Godineaux Co-Directed by Sergio Trujillo Directed by Tony Taccone Company featuring: Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers, J. Bernard Calloway, Andrew Clarke, Eean Sherrod Cochran, Tyla Collier, Jamal Christopher Douglas, Tiffany Francès, Garfield Hammonds, Dana Marie Ingraham, Dominique Johnson, Chelsea-Ann Jones, Natey Jones, Dudney Joseph Jr, Dwight Xaveir Leslie, Morgan Mcghee, Meecah, Jacob Ming-Trent, Alysha Morgan, Ken Robinson, Housso Semon, Denver Andre Taylor, Sir Brock Warren, Carla Woods, & Christopher Henry Young Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and The Public’s Writer-in-Residence, Suzan-Lori Parks, brings to The Public a new musical adaptation of the 1972 movie, THE HARDER THEY COME. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the breakthrough film, produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone, tells the story of Ivan, a young singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, eager to become a star. After falling in love and cutting a record deal with a powerful music mogul, Ivan soon learns that the game is rigged, and as he becomes increasingly defiant, he finds himself in a battle that threatens not only his life, but the very fabric of Jamaican society. Featuring Grammy Award winner Jimmy Cliff’s hits, “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and "Many Rivers to Cross," former Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre Tony Taccone directs this new musical, with co-direction by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo and choreography by Edgar Godineaux. Learn more & access tickets at https://thepublic.nyc/THTC Video by Craig Feldman D.P.
The Little Mermaid | Official Trailer
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The Little Mermaid | Official Trailer

Watch and you'll see, some day I'll be, part of your world! Watch the new trailer for #TheLittleMermaid and see the movie in theaters May 26! The brand new soundtrack for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is available now to Pre-Save, Pre-Add or Pre-Order – https://presave.umusic.com/thelittlemermaidsoundtrack “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (“Luca”) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen Selina; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula.         “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). The songs feature music from multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film is produced by two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” “Grease Live!”), Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca (“Tony Bennett: An American Classic”), and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver (“The Lion King”) serving as executive producer.  Hashtag: #TheLittleMermaid Twitter: https://twitter.com/littlemermaid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTheLittleMermaid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneylittlemermaid/
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