Next up, Carly Rae Jepsen and Lena Dunham strike Broadway gold. With their development of a brand new musical adaptation of the much-loved 10 Things I Hate About You. Jepsen won’t just be bringing her star-power to the production, she’ll be its composer, music and lyrics. Producer Mike Bosner confirmed Jepsen’s involvement, marking a significant milestone in both her career and the upcoming musical.
Dunham, whose work on television and in film has proven immensely influential, particularly in the past decade, is co-writing the book with Jessica Huang. They want to feel like they’ve bottled the magic of the classic teen romantic comedy. Alongside that, they breathe life into it with inventive narrative touches. Beyond the incredible experience, this collaboration brings energy and creativity. To this day, Dunham is developing a new rom-com series called Too Much that will debut on Netflix this fall.
The adaptation will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, one of the brightest stars in the theatrical firmament today. Wheeldon’s vision ignites new passion in the story. That’s what makes it so special, too — it guarantees that longtime fans and new audiences alike will fall in love with it. Music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations will be done by Tom Kitt, a two-time Tony Award winner. His experience will undoubtedly help enrich the creative production quality of the musical.
Jepsen, who released her 2023 album The Loveliest Time, showcases her musical evolution as she prepares for this new venture. The album was featured for its contributions from Ethan Gruska. He co-wrote two songs and won a Grammy for engineering on Boygenius’ album, The Record. Now partnering with Jepsen, Gruska’s already impressive production palette has grown even more formidable. He’ll be working hand in glove with her as they develop the musical’s score.
The Broadway opening date for 10 Things I Hate About You has yet to be announced. Yet anticipation for the production is growing exponentially! Fans eagerly anticipate how Jepsen’s pop sensibilities will blend with the narrative crafted by Dunham and Huang, all under Wheeldon’s direction.