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Moonlight and Magnolias
Cast
TBA
Performed In:
2020
"Moonlight and Magnolias" is a comedic play that offers a fictionalized behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the classic film "Gone with the Wind." Set in 1939, the play follows legendary producer David O. Selznick, screenwriter Ben Hecht, and director Victor Fleming as they embark on a frantic five-day rewrite of the movie script. As tensions rise and creative differences collide, they face numerous challenges, including Selznick's determination to bring Margaret Mitchell's novel to life on the big screen. Through witty banter, rapid-fire dialogue, and physical comedy, "Moonlight and Magnolias" captures the hilarious and often absurd lengths people go to create a cinematic masterpiece. The play explores themes of artistic collaboration, the pressures of the entertainment industry, and the compromises made in pursuit of success.