Nearly 26 years after its debut, the cult‑favorite teen romantic comedy 10 Things I Hate About You is set to make its Broadway debut—with an all‑new musical adaptation in the works.
A Star-Studded Creative Dream Team
- Book by Lena Dunham & Jessica Huang: Girls-creator Dunham joins playwright Huang to offer a smart, modern take on Shakespeare-inspired high school drama.
- Score by Carly Rae Jepsen & Ethan Gruska: Grammy-nominated pop icon Jepsen and Grammy-winner Gruska (of Boygenius fame) compose fresh, emotionally charged tunes for the unseen sequel to the film’s famed soundtrack.
- Directed & Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon: Two-time Tony-winner Wheeldon (MJ, An American in Paris) brings his theatrical flair to this lively high school romp.
- Music Supervision by Tom Kitt: Pulitzer-winning Kitt (Next to Normal) ensures top-tier orchestration and arrangements.
- Produced by Mike Bosner with Buena Vista Theatrical: The team behind Broadway hits like Shucked and Beautiful champions this next-gen take on the beloved film.
Viewers can anticipate a vibrant musical that reimagines the 1999 film’s essential plot—Kat and Bianca Stratford’s turbulent romances, teenage rebellion, and witty teen dynamics—through updated lyrics and energetic musical theater flair.
Broadway insiders are buzzing: fellow creatives and fans are hopeful that the adaptation balances nostalgic charm with fresh, empowering theatrical storytelling.
Director Gil Junger, who helmed the original film, offered his blessing in a recent People interview:
“It’s in such good hands… I’m just excited to see what Lena does with this,” he remarked, adding that the production’s major artistic talents give him confidence.
With its all-star creative lineup—Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen, Christopher Wheeldon, and Tom Kitt—10 Things I Hate About You is poised to light up Broadway. As the show enters development, fans and theatre lovers alike should stay tuned for casting announcements and ticket info on what could be the summer’s sweetest theatrical revival.
