Oscar Favorite ‘CODA’ Will Now Be a Stage Musical, Too
Can CODA snag an EGOT? As the Apple TV+ film rushes into Oscars weekend with a major chance at Best Picture, Deaf West Theater has picked up the story for a staged musical. CODA, which is an adaptation of the French comedy La Famille Bélier, follows a child of deaf adults (aka “CODA”) as she attempts to pursue her passion in singing.
The musical project does not yet have a creative team or any sort of scheduling, but the theater plans to produce the stage musical alongside two companies associated with the film, Vendôme Pictures and Pathé films. Deaf West is a prestigious Los Angeles based theater dedicated to connecting artistry between the Deaf and hearing worlds.
CODA had its world premiere all the way back in January 2021 (were we ever so young?) at the Sundance Film Festival. Debuting with massive critical acclaim, Apple TV+ snatched up the distribution rights, smashing the festival’s record with a $25 million deal. CODA went on to win the U.S. Grand Jury Prize, the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, and a Special Jury Ensemble Cast Award before debuting on Apple TV+ in August last year.