Bruce, the new musical from Seattle Repertory Theater, is based on Carl Gottliebs memoir The Jaws Log.AdvertisementBruce is about Steven Spielberg, a 26-year-old director who decides to adapt Jaws. Deadline reports that the show features Richard Oberacker's music and Robert Taylor's lyrics.The duo is not the first to participate in a rodeo. They are also the team behind Broadway's musical Bandstand. This musical follows returning military veterans after they return from war. Donna Feore will direct and choreograph Bruce's performance. She is best known for her work at Stratford Festival.The premiere was scheduled for summer 2021. However, the pandemic forced the show to reschedule. The previews for the show will begin at Seattle Repertory Bagley Wright Theater on May 27, 2022. Opening night is set for June 1, 2022. The show will continue through June 26, 2022. Soon, casting and creative announcements will be made.Bruce's story is summarized as follows: Bruce was on Cape Cod, visiting a small fishing island to film on the open sea. He faced many challenges, including water and hostile locals. A exploding budget, delays and endless delays. Bruce helped him realize his vision in what would be one of the most successful films in history.Bruce is an adaptation from a movie, but the trend of off-Broadway musicals based on movies is not new. The Evil Dead is the first thing that comes to my mind. It was first performed live on stage at the Tranzac Club in Toronto, Ontario in 2003. It was immediately a success and the show went on to be performed off-Broadway in 2006 at The New World Stages.Let us know what you think. Is Bruce going to have the same success with The Evil Dead musical?Follow us on Instagram @io9dotcom for more information
