Ep. 416 - Bill Condon - Kiss of the Spider Woman

About this episode

Jasmyne Peck interviews Bill Condon about adapting 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and the challenges of bringing Broadway musicals to film.

In this episode, host Jasmyne Peck speaks with screenwriter-director Bill Condon ( Dreamgirls , Chicago ) about bringing Kiss of the Spider Woman to the screen, the creative challenges of adapting Broadway musicals to feature films, finding your own authentic voice, and more.

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Condon

Topics covered

• film
• screenwriting
• musicals
• adaptation
• creativity

Keywords

• Kiss of the Spider Woman
• Bill Condon
• Dreamgirls
• Chicago
• adapting Broadway musicals
• authentic voice
• creative challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Dreamgirls

Places: Chicago

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