Archive · 26 Jun 2025
'The Princess Bride' Musical Adaptation Enlists New Creative Team
A musical based on the movie 'The Princess Bride' is being created for the stage.
A new team is working on it, including the songwriters who wrote the songs for 'Frozen' and the director of 'Moulin Rouge!'
The project has been in the works since 2019, but some people who were involved before are no longer part of it.
The new team's arrival was announced through an audition notice.
Many award-winning people are involved, promising an exciting show for audiences.
Musical adaptation of 'The Princess Bride' in development.
Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez join as songwriters.
Alex Timbers to direct, Jeffrey Seller to produce the musical.
The project has been in development since 2019.
Disney Theatrical Productions and David Yazbek are no longer involved.
- Who
- Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Alex Timbers, and Jeffrey Seller.
- What
- A stage musical adaptation of 'The Princess Bride'.
- When
- In development since at least 2019.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To bring 'The Princess Bride' to the stage as a musical.
Previous Team
Current Team
Development Team Changes
Previous Team
The initial team, including Disney Theatrical Productions and David Yazbek, developed the musical from 2019.
Current Team
The current team, including Lopez, Anderson-Lopez, Timbers, and Seller, is now leading the musical adaptation.
- Original Work
- The Princess Bride (1987 film)
- Songwriters
- Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- Director
- Alex Timbers
- Producer
- Jeffrey Seller
- Book Writers
- Bob Martin and Rick Elice
- Music Supervisor
- Tom Kitt