The Fannie Hurst novel has been adapted for the big screen twice, in 1934 and 1959.
John Legendmay already have an EGOT, but he’s doubling down on Broadway.
The musical already received an industry reading in April.Liesl Tommy(Respect) is attached to direct.
John Legend; Lana Turner in ‘Imitation of Life’.Charley Gallay/Getty Images; Everett Collection
Legend won his Tony in 2017 for co-producingJitney.
He is the first Black man to hold EGOT status.
Nottage has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama twice, for 2009’sRuinedand 2017’sSweat.
She is the only woman to have won the award twice.
