I think its going to be a quite peppy version, the way [director] Jerry Mitchell choreographs.
So in the musical, we have some great, new moments for Richards character.
It will also reveal more of the impact his romance with Vivian had on his own life.
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As much as he changed her life, she changed his life.
That wasnt totally clear in the picture.
So we make that much clearer, Marshall explained.
The play heightens Vivians part, too, solidifying her role as a strong, empowered woman.
When things are going well, Vivian said something like, The letter V used to stand for victim.
Now it stands for Vivian,' Marshall said.
Thats a part of the new show, too.
I dont like women to be victims.
Its time we stopped that.
As previously announced, hes co-writing the libretto alongside J.F.
Lawton, who penned the original screenplay, and Paula Wagner is helming production.
Read the full interview atVanity Fair.
