The Greatest Showman: il musical di Michael Gracey con Hugh Jackman
The musical film "The Greatest Showman," directed by Michael Gracey and written by Jenny Bricks and Bill Condon, premiered in Italian cinemas on December 25, 2017. Starring Hugh Jackman as Phineas Taylor Barnum, the movie highlights themes of diversity and artistry. The ensemble cast features notable names such as Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, and Keala Settle. The film's vibrant costumes were designed by Ellen Mirojnick. Drawing from historical moments, it explores events like the purchase of Joice Heth and the founding of "The Greatest Show on Earth" in 1871, showcasing Barnum's extraordinary vision.
Key facts
- Diretto da Michael Gracey, scritto da Jenny Bricks e Bill Condon
- Uscita italiana: 25 dicembre 2017 con 20th Century Fox
- Protagonista: Hugh Jackman nel ruolo di Phineas Taylor Barnum
- Cast: Keala Settle, Paul Sparks, Diahann Carroll, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Austyn Johnson, Cameron Seely, Fredric Lehne, Will Swenson, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya
- Costumi di Ellen Mirojnick (Emmy per Behind the Candelabra), realizzati a mano
- Basato su storia vera: Barnum comprò la schiava Joice Heth nel 1835
- Barnum acquistò l'American Museum a New York nel 1841
- Il circo Barnum fece tournée in Europa nel 1844-45 davanti alla Regina Vittoria
- Barnum fondò 'The Greatest Show on Earth' nel 1871
- Il sipario del Barnum Show calò a maggio 2017
Entities
Artists
- Michael Gracey
- Jenny Bricks
- Bill Condon
- Hugh Jackman
- Keala Settle
- Paul Sparks
- Diahann Carroll
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Natasha Liu Bordizzo
- Austyn Johnson
- Cameron Seely
- Fredric Lehne
- Will Swenson
- Michelle Williams
- Zac Efron
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Zendaya
- Ellen Mirojnick
- Phineas Taylor Barnum
- Joice Heth
- George Washington
- Charles Stratton
- Jenny Lind
- Chang & Eng Bunker
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- 20th Century Fox
- American Museum
- Barnum Show
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Stati Uniti
- Europa
- Regina Vittoria (Regno Unito)