There’s nothing like a catchy musical to get us in a good mood and after the difficult year we’ve been having, we could all use some spontaneous singing and dancing. This year is shaping up to have some exciting musical films coming to the big screen and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s in store! Between Broadway classics to new films, there are tons set for a 2021 debut and here are three we can’t wait to see.
West Side Story
Steven Spielberg’s take on the Broadway show is one of the most anticipated films of the year and you’ll have to wait until the end of the year for this one. Set for a December 10 release date, West Side Story tells the story of two teenagers from different ethnic backgrounds who fall in love in the ’50s in New York City. Ansel Elgort will play Jets leader Tony and Rachel Zegler will play Latino Shark Maria. Original cast member Rita Moreno will also have a guest appearance.
Cinderella
There have been a number of Cinderella remakes, but this one features a star-studded cast including Billy Porter as the Fairy Godmother, Camila Cabello as Cinderella, Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Charming, Missy Elliot as the Town Crier, Pierce Brosnan as the King, Idina Menzel as the Evil Stepmother, and James Corden as Mouse Footman. The film is set to debut on Amazon Prime in September 2021.
Dear Evan Hansen
Another Broadway favorite to hit the big screen is Dear Evan Hansen starring Ben Platt as Evan. Platt won a Tony for the Broadway role. The story follows Evan who ends up in a lie as his friend Connor’s parents mistake a letter he wrote for their son’s suicide note. The cast also includes Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and Amandla Stenberg. The film will be released on September 24.
