'Days of Wine and Roses,' a film about love and addiction, is now a spirited musical
The classic 1962 movie tells the story of a relationship buckling under the weight of addiction. The new Broadway adaptation stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James.
Sometimes, the most intriguing musicals come from the most unlikely sources.
A new Broadway show, based on the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses, as well as its 1958 teleplay, opened Sunday night. The movie is about an attractive couple, played by Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon, who are alcoholics.
But can a story about addiction and recovery sing? For the creators of the new musical, the answer is a resounding yes.
"It's a love story first and foremost," said composer/lyricist , who wrote the show's jazzy, multi-layered score. " is not a cautionary tale, not a morality play. There's no judgment here. We want the audience to lean in and watch these behaviors."
