Let's Build "The Prom": The Music, Inside and Out
What does it take to adapt a hit Broadway musical into a star-studded Netflix movie? Join The Prom’s Music Team as they share insider stories about the adaptation of the musical from the Broadway stage to the big screen.
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Going Beyond the Score - The Songs at the Heart of The Prom
“Unruly Heart” isn't only the name of a song… it has transformed into a global movement with The Unruly Hearts initiative. The Prom team Matt, Chad, Bob, and Adam share stories about the original creation of the songs and what they hope audiences will take away after hearing the score.
Be Proud of Who You Are - Personal Messages within The Prom
Wanting to escape the tumultuous world around us, we welcomed a feel-good, uplifting film – The Prom – created by Ryan Murphy for Netflix. Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Adam Anders share their personal inspiration behind the energy and love that they poured into the songs.
And All That Zazz - The Easter Eggs from The Prom
Every great artist finds inspiration somewhere. From the odd time signatures of Andrew Lloyd Webber to the old time feel of Jerry Herman. Discover how, when, and why the songs of The Prom pay tribute to other great songs and composers that came before.
Enthusiasm is Infectious - Working with Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy knew instantly he wanted to adapt the Broadway show into a film... and he did just that. The Prom creators Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Music Supervisor Adam Anders share stories about working with Ryan and the star-studded film cast including Meryl Streep, James Corden, Kerry Washington, Andrew Rannells, Nicole Kidman, and Keegan-Michael Key.
A Love Letter To Itself - Staying True to Broadway
Learn how The Prom’s creative team expanded the story in its film adaptation while staying true to its original stage presentation.
The Stage to Screen Process
It took 8 years to get The Prom to Broadway, but nowhere near as long to adapt the musical into a feature film for Netflix. This, in part, is due to the fact that director Ryan Murphy stayed very true to the original script.
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