A new musical based on the film Coyote Ugly is set to arrive in London’s West end in 2027.
The stage adaptation will also reunite the original team behind the music, lyrics and scripts of the movie, which is based on the iconic New York Coyote Ugly Saloon bar.
Released in 2000, it was directed by David McNally and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman. The film was based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s 1997 GQ article, The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon, about her experiences as a bartender at the renowned bar.
Diane Warren, the original songwriter, will bring to the musical the iconic tracks she wrote for the film, including Can’t Fight The Moonlight, Please Remember, The Right Kind of Wrong and But I Do Love You, as well as writing original new songs for the production.
The original film screenwriter, Gina Wendkos (The Princess Diaries 1 & 2), will be writing the book alongside Vikki Stone (Caroline) with musical theatre impresario and Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray) directing and choreographing.
Coyote Ugly is presented with special permission from Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd.
Top image: L-R Gina Wendkos, Diane Warren, Vikki Stone and Jerry Mitchell 2, Coyote Ugly, photo Jen Rosenstein (image supplied)