Erica Schmidt News

Adapted from Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, Joe Wright's new film adaption of Cyrano features music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. BroadwayWorld caught up with Besser to discuss the creation of her lyrics for the film, what the addition of song adds to the classic story, and more.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Haley Bennett, who plays Roxanne in the new film adaption of Erica Schmidt's Cyrano musical to discuss her journey with the character from stage to screen, why the story of Cyrano continues to resonate with people, and more.

The New Group's just celebrated opening night of Black No More, featuring Leanne Antonio, Rhaamell Burke-Missouri, Elijah A. Carter, Jennifer Damiano, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ryan Fitzgerald, Gaelen Gilliland, Polanco Jones Jr., Zachary Daniel Jones, Tamika Lawrence, Sarah Meahl, Howard McGillin, Mary Page Nance, Oneika Phillips, Nicholas Ranauro, Malaiyka Reid, Mars Rucker, Angela M. Sauers, Tracy Shayne, Theo Stockman, Ephraim Sykes, Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter, Akron Watson, Nyla Watson, Edward Watts and Lillias White.

Cyrano is based on the stage musical adapted and directed by Erica Schmidt, from “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Watch Peter Dinklage and Kelvin Harrison Jr. perform 'Someone to Say' in the new lyric video.

The 2022 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival officially kicks off this Thursday, February 10, with an exclusive online screening of CYRANO and an online conversation with screenwriter Erica Schmidt. Erica is a Brooklyn-based playwright and theatre director (I Call My Brothers, New Ohio Theatre). Her acclaimed musical adaptation of CYRANO from director Joe Wright and starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Ben Mendelsohn, opens in theaters on February 25.

The New Ohio Theatre's NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has announced its 2022 hybrid in-person and online film lineup, co-curated by Allyson Morgan and Marc Stuart Weitz.

Directed by Joe Wright, the film is adapted from the stage musical by Erica Schmidt, from “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. The cast includes Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Watch the new clip and featurette now!

The film is the latest to postpone its release due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. The film is still scheduled for a limited January 28 in the United States with a wider release following. With music by Aaron and Bryce Dressner of The National, the film stars Peter Dinklage, Kelvin Harrison, Jr, and Haley Bennett.

Award-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle. The greatest love story ever told is in select cities January 28th and everywhere February 11th.

Peter Dinklage appeared on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend to discuss his role in the new film Cyrano.

The Los Angeles premiere of Cyrano has been delayed due to COVID-19. While the screening will still occur, the red carpet and after party events have been postponed, along with any other upcoming live appearances from the cast. It is reported that a member of the film's inner circle has been exposed to COVID-19.

Last night was the London premiere of the new musical film adaption of Cyrano. The film is based on the the stage musical from Erica Schmidt, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Check out photos of Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr, and more on the red carpet.

Go behind the scenes with a first look at the new musical film adaption of Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film is based on the stage musical by Erica Schmidt, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Plus, listen to a new track from the soundtrack now!

Peter Dinklage appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night to perform 'Your Name' from the new musical film adaption of Cyrano de Bergerac. He sang alongside Aaron and Bryce Dressner, of the musical group The National, who wrote the music for the new film. Watch the new performance now!

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today that actor Peter Dinklage will receive a Performer Tribute and The Actors Fund will receive the Gotham Impact Salute during the 2021 Gotham Awards Ceremony. Kristen Stewart, Eamonn Bowles, the cast of The Harder They Fall, and Jane Campion will also receive honors throughout the evening.

With new music from Bryce Dessner & Aaron Dessner of The National, this musical film adaptation of Cyrano stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn.

Audible Inc. has reopened Audible Theater’s live stage at the Minetta Lane Theatre with The Fever, written by three-time Obie Award winner Wallace Shawn, directed by two-time Obie Award winner Scott Elliott, and starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor.

With new music from Bryce Dessner & Aaron Dessner of The National, this musical film adaption of Cyrano stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn.

Dinklage and Bennett are joined by Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bashir Salahuddin, and Ben Mendelsohn. The film features original music by The National's Aaron and Bryce Dressner and lyrics by Matt Berninger and Carin Besser.

Seattle Rep today announced new casting for its third Plays In Process installment, set to feature a fresh and relevant new translation of the Ibsen masterpiece Ghosts. The Plays in Process program offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the development of new works on the horizon for Seattle Rep.