Will 'Wicked' box-office success rejuvenate the tricky business of Broadway adaptations?

Broadway adaptations on the big screen are notoriously hit or miss. With the box-office success of "Wicked," analysts say it could encourage other studios to take part.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic

“Wicked” lovers, prepare your pink outfits – and your green ones

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

Wicked opening set to be biggest for Broadway film

Wicked is also expected to have the top-grossing opening weekend in UK and Ireland of 2024.

Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

Why Your Successful Small Business Saturday Needs a Plan

The Saturday after Thanksgiving could be a big day for small businesses.

Business - Inc. - November 13

How Billionaire Robert F. Smith Weaves Philanthropy Into the Fabric of Business Success

Vista founder Robert F. Smith explains why he’s committed to giving most of his wealth to charity—and how other entrepreneurs can drive an impact, whatever their financial resources.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

17 Inspiring Quotes to Fuel Your Ambition and Ignite Your Success in Business and Life

When doubt envelops us, inspiration can be that inner fire that sets us back on track.

Business - Inc. - November 21

Gig work and startups aren’t the secret to your job success anymore. This is.

Keep small business owners on a profitable path with expanded tax breaks and affordable loans.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

7 Days in the Cultural Life of a Broadway Stage Manager

When he’s not herding performers at “Once Upon a Mattress,” Cody Renard Richard is bowling, catching up with theater friends and, to his surprise, bumping into Beyoncé.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 19

‘Glicked’ Fans Rejoice in Bloodshed and Broadway Songs

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” which opened on Friday, drew moviegoers who attended a double feature that emulated the rage over “Barbenheimer” last year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Onana: Man United squad can adapt to Amorim

André Onana has insisted that Manchester United's squad can adapt to incoming boss Rúben Amorim's tactical demands once the new head coach starts his job.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Mass Effect to be adapted as a TV show by Amazon MGM

Published by Electronic Arts, the well-loved Mass Effect series is reportedly set to be adapted into a TV show by Amazon MGM.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

‘Robot revolution’ forces China’s human workforce to adapt

Factory machinery is evolving fast. Can the workers who will use it keep up?

World - Financial Times - November 14

California mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study

Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has found. Big cats living in areas with higher ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Why Is It So Tricky to Show the Sun, Earth, and Moon in a Diagram?

In a nutshell, you can get the distances or the sizes right, but not both. Space is hard!

Tech - Wired - November 22

With healthy Tua Tagovailoa, can rejuvenated Dolphins make late push for postseason berth?

The Dolphins are 4-6 but have won back-to-back contests

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

'We're very connected': Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone on friendship and Broadway

Appearing together in 'The Roommate,' Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow bring their star power to Broadway and discuss friendship and longevity in theater.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

“Maybe Happy Ending” had an initial Korean-language production in Seoul in 2016. Here are five things to know about the show.

Tech - The New York Times - November 13

Chauffeured Cars and Broadway Tickets: Inside the National Realtors Group

The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

A Louis Armstrong relative steps up to help portray the music icon on Broadway

The new stage musical about Louis Armstrong on Broadway opens with the jazz icon in a rehearsal room alongside an anonymous piano player

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

Netflix adapts Pedro Páramo, the great Mexican novel that inspired Márquez

New film of Juan Rulfo’s revered novel, considered founding text of magic realism, is first film adaptation in half a century. “I came to Comala because I was told that my father lived here, a ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Man Utd players have 'no issue' adapting to Amorim's tactics - Onana

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana says the players would have "no issue" adapting to new manager Ruben Amorim's tactics.

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Dawn Staley Never Stops Adapting. She Never Stops Winning, Either.

The South Carolina women’s basketball head coach made a crucial change to her coaching style that lifted the program to new heights.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Alan Wake And Control Film And TV Adaptations Are Still "Very Early"

Remedy is working with Annapurna Pictures on movie and TV show versions of Alan Wake and Control , but how are those projects progressing? According to Remedy boss Sam Lake, it's still very early ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

Interior Chinatown review – ambitious, yet tiring, adaptation of Charles Yu’s novel

There's a lot going in this entertaining, yet overstuffed, new series based on the award-winning meta mystery book. Though written in the form of a teleplay, Interior Chinatown, the 2020 National ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Humans must adapt to AI’s fundamental changes to the labor market and the future of learning

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: When AI is discussed in the media, one of the most popular topics is how it could result in the loss of millions of jobs, as AI will be able to automate the routine tasks of ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 19

How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical

The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.

Green Thumb Industries looks past ‘tricky time’ for cannabis stocks as the company notches another profit

Green Thumb’s Ben Kovler says the big drop in canna stocks this week isn’t causing the Chicago-based company to change course.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

‘I met the actor I replaced at a party!’ From Friends to Paddington, the tricky art of taking over a much-loved character

Sally Hawkins being replaced in the Peruvian bear’s latest romp is nothing new: from Ross’s wife-switch in Friends to Dallas’s short-lived Miss Ellie stand-in, recasting can cause confusion – and ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Will 'Wicked' box-office success rejuvenate the tricky business of Broadway adaptations?

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