Happy Feet Musical in Development

0:00On March 31st, George Miller's animated smash happy feet from 2006 is sliding onto the stage as a brand new musical in development. The original flick raked in over $384 million worldwide, snags an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and even got a sequel in 2011. That movie starred voices like Elijah Wood as the tap dancing penguin mumble, plus Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Robin Williams, and Brittany Murphy. Mumble couldn't sing like the other Emperor penguins, so he busted moves to save the day and win hearts. Fans are buzzing over this exclusive news drop, especially since the film mixed bangers from Prince Elvis, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and the Beach Boys. Into its soundtrack, it left the big mark on pop culture with its fresh vibe and message about being different. The creative squad is stacked, Tony winner Dory Barron's time producing, Michael Arden directing, Douglas Lines on the book, and Puppet Master Basel. Twist figuring out those onstage penguins, expect the soundtrack blending originals with new pop hits, Moulin Rouge Style.

1:05Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures is behind it, fresh off Broadway hits like the Lost Boys in Dog Day afternoon, with more like Crazy Rich Asians coming. No premiere date yet, but those feathered feet are gearing up to groove live. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.