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Michael Appler Gala on the Green, the Public Theater’s annual benefit held Tuesday night steps from the Delacorte Theater in New York’s Central Park, is the best spot in town for a breezy evening spent as a fly on the wall.Last evening, for example, Liev Schreiber served as emcee. At his table sat Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke, while nearby was Peter Dinklage and partner Erica Schmidt. Pillars of the New York theater community like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O’Hara, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Julia Murney and “A Strange Loop’s” Michael R. Jackson were on hand, too.

the 2019 off-Broadway musical it’s based on. Back then I called the show, which also starred Dinklage, “black eyeliner set to music.” That’s still true, only now it’s black eyeliner set to music with lavish sets and costumes.So, it’s absolutely terrific if you press “mute.” “Cyrano” is a love story you’ve already seen even if you don’t realize you have.

Joe Wright’s Cyrano twirls onto 797 screens, the highest-profile specialty release in weeks (as the market awaits Focus Features The Outfit with Mark Rylance and Sony Pictures Classics Mothering Sunday). But the well reviewed period musical romance from UAR starring Peter Dinklage is landing in a tough place. Industry estimates anticipate a low single digit opening given the inconsistent reception for movie musicals and the fact that its key older demos, especially women, have been the slowest to return to theaters.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered its return to the original movie musical with “Cyrano,” director Joe Wright’s musical adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett.At the New York City premiere, held at the SVA Theater, cast and studio executives reflected on the film’s unusual journey from an off-Broadway musical to a $30 million MGM feature film.“The whole reason I set out to do this project was because I really, really wanted to be on Broadway,” Bennett, who plays the leading role of Roxanne, told Variety at the premiere. “We started out in this tiny room six or seven years ago, and in my imagination, we might have ended up on a Broadway stage together.

Peter Dinklage put in a joint appearance with his wife Erica Schmidt on the red carpet at a screening of their new movie musical Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The Game Of Thrones actor, 52, takes the lead role of Cyrano de Bergerac in this musical retelling of the famous tale, immortalised by Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play.Erica wrote the film’s screenplay from her own stage adaptation, in which Peter also played the central part Off-Broadway in 2019.Peter wore a smart three-piece suit for the occasion, with grey boots and a bright purple tie, with the top button on his white shirt rakishly undone.His 46-year-old wife looked chic in a flowing black velvet dress with puff sleeves from The Vampire’s Wife, which she accessorised with dangling silver earrings, wearing her auburn hair in a loose up-do.The pair married in 2005 and share two children – born in 2011 and 2017 – whose identities they keep private.They were joined at the event by Peter’s leading lady Haley Bennett, who plays Roxanne, the secret object of Cyrano’s affections.The Devil All the Time actress stunned in a black bustier dress with embellished side panel, which she paired with a dainty red handbag and baby blue and black heels.Kelvin Harrison Jr, who plays Christian, the new cadet who Cyrano helps to woo Roxanne through love letters that he writes – being too self-conscious to court her himself – opted or a pale yellow jumper and smart blue slacks, while director Joe Wright dressed all in black.Peter, who has been a vocal critic of Disney’s Snow White live-action remake, which he branded ‘backwards’, revealed that he had to beg his wife for the role of Cyrano as it wasn’t intended for him at the outset.Calling it ‘very personal’ for him, the actor

Preview in new tabHaley Bennett didn’t have any work/home separation while filming “Cyrano” — and she didn’t mind at all.The film, a musical adaption of the classic Edmond Rostand play, was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.“To be able to be directed by Joe, who I think is one of the most incredible directors … ” she exclusively told The Post at a special screening of the film in Manhattan on Wednesday night. “He has such a visionary mind with so much heart, and I think that’s such a beautiful quality.”Wright, 49, is the acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated director behind such films as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour.”And they weren’t the only couple mixing things up.

Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt are continuing on with the promotional push for the film version of Cyrano, the musical romantic drama that the couple performed on stage in 2018.Dinklage, who plays the title character Cyrano de Bergerac, hit the red carpet for the special screening in New York City alongside Schmidt, who wrote the screenplay, based on both her stage version and the 1897 Edmond Rostand play Cyrano de Bergerac.On this night, the Game Of Thrones star was decked out in a dark blue three-piece suit, while his wife of more than 16 years opted for what appeared to be a black velvet dress. Promo mode: Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt attended a special screening of the film version of Cyrano in New York City on WednesdayDinklage, 52, matched his blue suit with a white dress shirt, grey suede boots, and a purple tie.He's still sporting a mustache and goatee combination, while keeping his dark brown locks styled with a slightly unkempt look.

Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The 34-year-old performer posed for a few shots before leaving to watch the feature, which was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.Bennett sported a stunning strapless black dress that featured a sparkling cut-out portion. Star-studded:Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on WednesdayThe female lead of the recently-released feature contrasted the dark color of her clothing with a pair of baby blue high-heeled shoes.

Peter Dinklage suits up for the premiere of his newest movie, Cyrano, held at the SVA Theater on Wednesday (February 23) in New York City.

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorJoe Wright’s “Cyrano” is an adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, the film’s script is penned by Erica Schmidt based on her 2018 stage musical. When Wright wanted to tell the story with Peter Dinklage in the starring role, he called on production designer Sarah Greenwood to scout for locations – Notto, in Scilly, would be the perfect location.Wright also had ideas for makeup and even the film’s choreography – minimal was key.“Cyrano’s” makeup designer Alessandro Bertolazzi says he used just one shade of red for the film’s makeup.

Lisa Barr Guest ColumnistFor Variety‘s Writers on Writers, Lisa Barr pens a tribute to “Cyrano” (screenplay by Erica Schmidt; based on the play by Edmond Rostand).How far would you go for your passion? Would you kill for it, steal for it, lie for it or protect it at all costs — even if the price tag is yourself? Cue Cyrano de Bergerac. A tragic hero — this version of Cyrano is fully packaged with (almost) all the goods: loyalty, bravery, intellect, compassion and honor brilliantly portrayed by the incomparable Peter Dinklage.Directed by Joe Wright and screenplay by Erica Schmidt, “Cyrano” is a musical romantic drama, a period piece featuring a fearless warrior who never loses, a brainiac poet whose words dance off his nimble tongue.

Haley Bennett stuns on the red carpet in a structural dress for the premiere of Cyrano held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Tuesday (December 7) in London, England.

In Cyrano, director Joe Wright found his first opportunity to direct a musical, bringing both intimacy and scope to the adaptation of Erica Schmidt’s 2018 stage musical of the same name, which was itself based on the classic 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.

EXCLUSIVE: United Artists Releasing is pivoting its awards season release of MGM’s Joe Wright feature musical Cyrano.

The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner were working on a musical version of the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, with lyrics from the band’s frontman Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser.Later that year, the play – titled Cyrano and starring Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage in the title role – enjoyed a short run at the historic Goodspeed Opera House’s Terris Theatre in Connecticut, before heading off-Broadway in New York City the following year.Studio MGM then acquired the rights to the film, which is directed by Joe Wright from a script written by Dinklage’s wife Erica Schmidt, and stars Haley Bennett opposite Dinklage as Roxanne.

Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) sings his heart out in Joe Wright’s new musical drama “Cyrano”.

Mill Valley Film Festival will open with the California premiere of “Cyrano,” directed by Joe Wright and written by Erica Schmidt, adapted from Schmidt’s 2018 stage musical of the same name, which is based on Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Opening night takes place on Oct. 7 at the Sequoia Theatre and Smith Rafael Film Center.Peter Dinklage stars as Cyrano de Bergerac, who, believing himself to be ugly, feels unworthy of the love of his friend Roxanne (Haley Bennett).

He portrays legendary lover Cyrano de Bergerac in a new film premiering at this month’s Telluride Film Festival.And Peter Dinklage was seen along with his wife Erica Schmidt at the opening night of the festival on Thursday, in Telluride, Colorado.The charismatic actor, 52, posed outdoors with his wife of 16 years. Guests of honor:Peter Dinklage was seen along with his wife Erica Schmidt at the opening night of the Telluride Film Festival on Thursday, in Telluride, ColoradoPeter was dressed casually in an olive green hoodie over a heather gray shirt and dark pants.

Director Joe Wright (“The Darkest Hour“) was extremely productive last year during the pandemic and shot a new movie “Cyrano” in Noto, Sicily, with a fantastic cast that includes Emmy-winner Peter Dinklage (“I Care A Lot“), Haley Bennett (“The Magnificent Seven“), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“The Trial of The Chicago 7“), Ben Mendelsohn (“The Marsh King’s Daughter“), and Bashir Salahuddin (“Top Gun: Maverick“).

Peter Dinklage will be playing the classic character Cyrano de Bergerac in the upcoming musical movie Cyrano and it was just announced that Kelvin Harrison Jr. will join the cast!