Eurovision Musical: Will Ferrell Movie to Broadway
Will Ferrell is tuning up “Eurovision” for Broadway! News breaks that the hilarious 2020 Netflix film, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga,” is being adapted into a stage musical. The project reunites Ferrell, who co-wrote the book with Harper steele and Anthony King, and director of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” Alex Timbers. The musical promises to capture the heart and humor of the Icelandic duo’s wild journey. Savan Kotecha is on board for the music. backed by the eurovision Song Contest organization, the production is set to be a grand spectacle on the Great White Way. This adaptation joins a string of Netflix-inspired shows on Broadway, setting a thrilling precedent. News Directory 3 reported that the musical will celebrate the Eurovision Song contest. Discover what’s next for the cast and premiere!
Will Ferrell’s ‘Eurovision’ Film Tunes Up for Broadway Debut
Updated June 4, 2025
Get ready for “Ja Ja Ding Dong” on the Great White Way. Will Ferrell is bringing the spirit of the “Eurovision Song Contest” to Broadway, adapting his 2020 Netflix film, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga,” into a stage musical. The movie, which starred Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, followed an Icelandic musical duo’s improbable journey to the international singing competition.
Ferrell, who previously appeared on Broadway in his one-man show about George W. Bush, is co-writing the musical’s book with Harper Steele and Anthony King. Alex Timbers, known for directing “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Beetlejuice,” will direct. Savan Kotecha is set to handle the music.
The Eurovision Song Contest organization is backing the Broadway production. Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said the team involved is stellar and will deliver an equally stellar adaptation of the film.
no timeline or casting announcements have been made.
“We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway,” Ferrell said. ”The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our festivity of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.”
What’s next
Broadway audiences can anticipate a blend of heart, spectacle, and irreverence when the “Eurovision” stage musical eventually premieres. The production joins a growing list of Netflix-inspired shows on Broadway, following the lead of ”Stranger Things: The First Shadow.”