Frida Kahlo bio-musical in development for Broadway

Frida Kahlo’s family created the right Frida the musicalA new comedy based on the life story of a budding 20th century artist.

“Frida still has a lot to teach us and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to honor her life and work through this very expressive medium,” producer Valentina Berger said in a statement. “Her spirit is very much alive in our young creative team, who continue to amaze me with their great creative talent and mind blowing talent.”

Berger, along with Frida Kahlo Estate and BTF Media, announced the project today. The first workshop is scheduled for 2023 and the musical will feature music by Mexican composer Jaime Lozano and lyrics by award-winning playwright Obie Neena Beber.

In a statement today, the producer said the musical will reveal “rarely explored new layers of this highly complex Mexican genius, following his journey from Mexico City to Paris to New York and finally home.” The birth of him for a last professional triumph.

The synopsis continues: “Based on the roller coaster love story between an artist and his great love, Diego Rivera, Frida It will be an all-out celebration of Kahlo’s playful creative spirit and his incomparable gift of transforming physical and emotional pain into jaw-dropping beauty. “

Speaking on behalf of the Kahlo family, Mara Romeo, universal heir to Frida Kahlo’s legacy, said: “We are deeply moved by the fact that this show will allow audiences around the world to know Frida as more than just an artist. Full of joy, ahead of her time and steeped in Mexican culture, she was a woman driven by an eternal passion for life. I hope this show inspires women around the world to have the courage to fight for their dreams. “

Despite being neglected during her lifetime, Kahlo died in 1954 at the age of 47 and is now widely regarded as one of the most prominent artists of the last century, an example of surrealism, a pioneering artistic force and an icon of feminism. artistic. for the Chicanos. Her work has gained popularity and influence since the 1970s and the 2002 film. FridaPlayed by Salma Hayek and directed by Julie Taymor, she brought her legacy to movie audiences.

In a statement today, the producers of the upcoming theatrical production said, “Kahlo redefined beauty, humanity, political activism, feminism and sexuality in her day. Through an explosion of music, along with authentic images and exclusive content provided by the property, Frida It promises to bring new dimensions to the public of this ubiquitous sister, friend, artist, lover and icon. “

More information on the musical should be published soon.