Broadway’s about to get a whole lot more sparkly, darlings. Will Ferrell — yes, that Will Ferrell — is bringing his delightfully bonkers Eurovision movie to the Great White Way. And honestly? It’s the mashup we never knew we needed until this very moment.
Let’s dish about this fabulous bit of news, shall we? The comedic genius behind Ron Burgundy is taking his 2020 Netflix hit “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” and giving it the full Broadway treatment. Talk about perfect timing — just as we’re all desperately craving more sequins and power ballads in our lives.
The creative team? Honey, it’s a knockout. Ferrell’s teaming up with Harper Steele and Anthony King for the book-writing duties (and if you haven’t caught Ferrell and Steele’s recent documentary “Will & Harper,” do yourself a favor). But the real cherry on top? They’ve nabbed Tony Award winner Alex Timbers to direct this glitter-bomb of a show. Timbers — bless his theatrical heart — is practically floating on air about the whole thing, gushing about how the original film was this gorgeous little ray of sunshine during those dreary lockdown days.
Remember the movie? Rachel McAdams and Ferrell playing those adorably earnest Icelandic singers, Lars and Sigrit? It wasn’t just another silly comedy — it was a full-on love letter to Eurovision’s particular brand of fabulous excess. That “Husavik” number even snagged an Oscar nom, proving sometimes the Academy actually gets it right.
For those poor souls who’ve somehow missed out on Eurovision (seriously, where have you been hiding?), we’re talking about the mother of all singing competitions. American Idol? Please. Eurovision pulls in a casual 166 million viewers worldwide and gave us both ABBA and Celine Dion. Not too shabby for a contest that sometimes features performers in hamster wheels.
The timing’s rather divine, actually. Eurovision’s hitting the big 7-0 in 2026, and this Broadway adaptation feels like the perfect way to celebrate a contest that’s survived everything from political drama to pandemic chaos. Though no official timeline’s been announced — because darling, you can’t rush perfection — this promises to be so much more than another cynical cash grab.
Sure, Netflix has been testing these theatrical waters lately (that “Stranger Things” play in London’s West End rings a bell), but this feels different. Maybe it’s because Eurovision itself is already pure theater — the drama, the costumes, the wind machines that could power a small country. Or maybe it’s because, deep down, we’re all just dying for an excuse to belt out “Ja Ja Ding Dong” in public.
Whatever the reason, one thing’s crystal clear: Broadway’s about to get a whole lot more Eurovision-y. And darling? That’s exactly the kind of fabulous we need right now.
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