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‘Big River’ Movie Adaptation in the Works From ‘Chicken and Biscuits’ Writer Douglas Lyons (EXCLUSIVE)
Douglas Lyons, the writer of 'Chicken and Biscuits,' will adapt the Tony-winning 'Big River' as a film.
“ Big River ” is being developed in partnership with Mary Miller and William Hauptman, as well as by the musical’s original producer Rocco Landesman, Emily Baer and Jason Seagraves under his Prod Co. banner. The show was a box office hit, running for 1,005 performances, and was revived on Broadway in 2003 by Deaf West Theatre, going on to win another Tony in 2004. Lyons earned a GLAAD nomination for “Chicken and Biscuits.” He served as a writer on both seasons of Apple TV’s Emmy-winning series “Fraggle Rock.” His musicals include “Polkadots” (Atlantic Theater Company), “Beau” (Adirondack Theatre Festival), “Breathe” (Audible), “The Moon and The Sea” (Constellation Stage) and the world premiere of “Five Points” (Theater Latté Da).
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