A new musical adaptation of the classic 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses will make its world premiere Off Broadway this May in an Atlantic theater. The classic 1962 movie tells the story of a relationship buckling under the weight of addiction. The new Broadway adaptation stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in the lead roles, bringing the gripping tale to life on stage.
A good professional movie composer, Henry Mancini listened to what Blake Edwards wanted. 'The title determined the melody - six words, seven notes. The show is best—and the whole thing is quite good—when it demonstrates how alcohol, trickily liquid, can fill the spaces in a relationship, showing both the highs and lows of addiction.
How 'Days of Wine and Roses' Became Their Passion Project. Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James didn't let the door close on their new Broadway endeavor, pouring their hearts and souls into bringing the beloved story to audiences in a fresh, captivating way. 'Days of Wine and Roses may be ending its engagement at Studio 54, but it will have a long life on our cast album, in future productions and in the hearts of theater enthusiasts everywhere.