Disney Theatrical Productions has confirmed that a new musical based on the late William Goldman's 1973 novel The Princess Bride, as well as the 1987 film, is in development "from a trio of writers currently lighting up Broadway," Playbill reported. Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band's Visit) will write the score, while Tony winner Bob Martin (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone) and Rick Elice (The Cher Show, Jersey Boys) collaborate on the book. There is no information yet on a production timeline or additional creative team members.
The project's journey to Broadway has been a long one. Playbill noted that Goldman "had initially teamed up with The Light in the Piazza's Adam Guettel on an adaptation, though the two parted ways in 2007. Rob Reiner, who directed the movie, subsequently approached a host of songwriters from theatre and beyond. Disney Theatrical announced its continued commitment to bringing the story to life, in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios' Alan Horn, in 2013."