Mitski to Write Music for Broadway's 'The Queen's Gambit'
The theatrical adaptation of the hit Netflix series will be penned by playwright Eboni Booth and directed by Obie Award-winner Whitney White.
- Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter Mitski is set to write the music and lyrics for a Broadway adaptation of 'The Queen's Gambit', the hit Netflix series based on Walter Tevis' 1983 novel.
- The theatrical version will be written by playwright Eboni Booth and directed by Obie Award-winner Whitney White.
- The production team includes Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren, Prince Fellowship recipient Lawryn LaCroix, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and Level Forward.
- Mitski, Booth, and White have all expressed their excitement and determination to be part of the project, with Mitski stating her determination grew tenfold after meeting Booth and White.
- Details about the timeline for the musical’s world premiere production and casting will be announced at a later date.