THE NEW BROADWAY SEASON features several movie adaptations. But at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, the people behind Almost Famous are aiming to rewrite the way films are adapted for the stage.
The story is based on the real-life experience of writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe, who covered the Allman Brothers Band as a teen in the 1970s. Crowe, who wrote the new show’s book and lyrics, was unsure if the story would work as a musical. He likes jukebox musicals, but felt the deeply personal story deserved original songs to drive home key themes.
“It’s more about being a fan than the
