Margot Robbie, who was Oscar-nominated for her performance in I, Tonya, will produce the period musical Big Gay Jamboree with her LuckyChap Entertainment production company, according to .
Marla Mindelle (Broadway's Cinderella and Sister Act) and Jonathan Parks-Ramage will pen the script for the film. Described as a cross between The Book of Mormon and Oklahom!, it will center on a young woman who wakes up in a strange town to realize she is living in a 1940s musical.
No word yet on casting or a production timeline.
The telecast was the most popular piece of cable programming in the U.S. on June 7.
The 30-second preview of the upcoming movie musical premiered on CBS June 8.
The trailer aired during the 2025 Tony Awards.
Snook won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play.
Your guide to where and when to watch captures of live plays and musicals.
The telecast will begin June 7 at 7 PM ET across CNN properties, including a livestream on CNN.com.
The play will be telecast for one night only on June 7.
The 2018 musical will now be available for viewing all around the globe on Disney+.
