Broadway Adaptations
Cabaret was the last musical to be nominated for Best Picture until this 2003 film.
What is Chicago?
This pop star was cast in a film set in World War 2 because Christopher Nolan believed he had an "old fashioned face."
Who is Harry Styles?
Tomorrow Belongs to Me
At the 1973 Academy Awards, Bob Fosse beat this famous director for the Best Directing award, even though this director's film won Best Picture that year.
Who is Francis Ford Coppola?
This actor is the only person to have been nominated for acting in the Lord of the Rings franchise.
Until the release of Wicked, this 2008 musical was the highest grossing Broadway adaptation.
What is Mamma Mia?
George Lucas was originally attached to direct this historical film about the Vietnam War.
What is Apocalypse Now?
Both the musical and film were adapted from the 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin, which was written by this author after his travels to Berlin.
Who is Christopher Isherwood?
After visiting the set of this film, George Lucas was confident that this film would outgross Star Wars when it was released in the same year.
What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
This 80s comedy was the first film for which Tom Hanks received an Oscar nomination?
What is Big?
This adaptation of a Broadway musical was released in 2025 and bombed at the box office, despite starring an infamous pop and movie star,
What is Kiss of the Spider Woman?
In this film, an infamous historical figure is costumed with Converse sneakers to emphasize their youth and relatability.
What is Marie Antoinette?
Cabaret was adapted from the stage musical of the same name, which premiered in which year?
When is 1966?
In this 70s mystery film, Jack Nicholson is present in every single scene throughout the film.
What is Chinatown?
This musical blockbuster starred Julie Andrews and led to her winning Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
What is Mary Poppins?
This film is the most recently released Broadway Adaptation inducted into the National Film Registry.
What is Grease?
In this historical film, the main character interacts with John F Kennedy, John Lennon, and Abbie Hoffman.
What is Forrest Gump?
Bob Fosse was married to this American actress and dancer, who he collaborated frequently with and was recently portrayed by Michelle Williams in an FX miniseries.
Who is Gwen Verdon?
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Genesis all contributed to fund this cult classic.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
This actress was the only person to appear in both the original 1961 West Side Story and the 2021 remake.
Who is Rita Moreno?
This 1964 film was adapted from the Broadway musical of the same name, which was adapted from the play Pygmalion.
What is My Fair Lady?
Which high-grossing historical drama famously features the protagonist proclaiming "As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again!"
What is Gone With the Wind?
Joel Grey is the father of this actress, who is best known for her roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Dirty Dancing?
Who is Jennifer Grey?
The songs "Manchester," "Sodomy," and "Good Morning Sunshine" are all featured in this 1979 film based on a controversial stage musical.
What is Hair?
This film starring Patrick Swayze was the first movie to be rated PG-13.